MINNEHAHA ELEMENTARY

LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
421 7TH ST
TWO HARBORS, MN 55616
367 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Minnehaha Elementary School, located in Two Harbors, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within Independent School District 381. Situated on 7th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Two Harbors, providing a foundational learning environment for local children. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by offering a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for their future educational endeavors.

As part of the Lake Superior School District, Minnehaha Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages both student engagement and community involvement. The school focuses on building strong social and academic skills through collaborative teaching methods and a dedication to the success of each student. By maintaining strong ties to families and the surrounding North Shore region, the school strives to provide a consistent and enriching educational experience that reflects the values of its local community.
367
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    346 (94.3%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    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: LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)834-8221
Website: http://www.isd381.k12.mn.us/minnehaha/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 28
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 49
Gender Ratio