Paynesville Area Elementary

www.paynesvilleschools.com

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paynesville Elementary School, located in Paynesville, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the local community. Operating as part of the Paynesville Area Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school emphasizes foundational skill development, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth to prepare children for their future educational experiences.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Paynesville, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. By providing a structured curriculum combined with various extracurricular opportunities, Paynesville Elementary aims to instill a love for learning and a sense of community responsibility in its students. Their commitment to academic excellence and student well-being is further supported by the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality educational services to the surrounding region.

429

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paynesville Area Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	22
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
388 (90.4%)
Hispanic
22 (5.1%)
Two or More
12 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paynesville Area Schools
Phone:	(320)243-3725
Website:	http://www.paynesvilleschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 67