Solway Elementary

Bemidji Public School District
159 LOMEN AVE NE
SOLWAY, MN 56678
148 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Solway Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Solway, Minnesota, serving students in the surrounding Beltrami County area. As part of the Bemidji Area Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education in a close-knit, community-focused environment. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while benefiting from the intimate setting that allows for meaningful interactions between students, staff, and families.

Given its location in a rural setting, Solway Elementary often serves as a central hub for the local community, prioritizing a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners. The school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Bemidji school district, Solway Elementary aims to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.
148
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (84.5%)
  • American Indian
    19 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
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: Bemidji Public School District
Phone: (218)467-3232
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Bemidji Public School District
667 Students
3795 DIVISION ST W
BEMIDJI, MN 56601 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School 4th - 5th