Staples-Motley Elementary

STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1025 4TH ST NE
STAPLES, MN 56479
308 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Staples-Motley Elementary School, located in Staples, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for the Staples-Motley School District (ISD 2170). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while nurturing a sense of community pride within the local area.

Beyond core academics, Staples-Motley Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates social-emotional learning and student-centered instruction. The school benefits from its connection to the broader district resources, providing students with access to modern facilities and a dedicated teaching staff focused on meeting diverse learning needs. Parents and community members are encouraged to be active partners in the educational process, ensuring that the school remains a vibrant and collaborative space for students in central Minnesota.
308
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (91.6%)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
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: STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)894-5400
Website: http://www.isd2170.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 32
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 61
Gender Ratio