UPSALA ELEMENTARY

www.upsala.k12.mn.us/

181 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Upsala Elementary School, located at 415 S. Main St. in Upsala, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of the local Upsala Area Schools district. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares its young learners for future success in a nurturing, small-town setting.

The school’s commitment to its students is reflected in its focus on foundational skills and extracurricular engagement. Through its official website, http://www.upsala.k12.mn.us, the district provides families with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, staff directories, and information on school policies. Upsala Elementary remains a vital hub for the region, balancing traditional educational values with the necessary tools to help students thrive in a modern classroom.

181

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPSALA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2

White
176 (97.2%)
Hispanic
3 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (1.1%)

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:	UPSALA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)573-2174
Website:	http://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
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 3

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 31