Oak Ridge Early Learning Center

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Sartell, Minnesota, serving students within the Sartell-St. Stephen School District. Known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment, the school serves a diverse population of young learners, typically ranging from kindergarten through grade five. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible environment for the local community.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. Beyond its core curriculum, Oak Ridge Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, social-emotional learning, and fostering a sense of belonging among its students. With a dedicated staff and a reputation for strong parent-teacher partnerships, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a standard of education that aligns with the broader goals of the Sartell-St. Stephen district.

288

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	15
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
224 (77.8%)
Two or More
28 (9.7%)
Hispanic
15 (5.2%)
Black
14 (4.9%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Phone:	(320)258-3693
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 65

Kindergarten 223