Otter Lake Elementary

1401 COUNTY ROAD H2
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

www.isd624.org/

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Otter Lake Elementary is a public school located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving students within the White Bear Lake Area School District (ISD 624). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district known for its robust educational programming, Otter Lake Elementary emphasizes collaboration between staff, families, and the community to help children reach their full potential.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and physical development. Located on County Road H2, the school serves as a local hub for families in the area, offering various extracurricular activities and programs that encourage student engagement. With a commitment to excellence and equity, Otter Lake Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every student can thrive academically and personally.

492

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otter Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	31
Black	14
Asian	37
Two or More	39

White
371 (75.4%)
Two or More
39 (7.9%)
Asian
37 (7.5%)
Hispanic
31 (6.3%)
Black
14 (2.8%)

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:	White Bear Lake School District
Phone:	(651)653-2831
Website:	http://www.isd624.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 29

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 72