Mineral Point Elementary

www.mineralpointschools.org

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mineral Point Elementary, located in the historic city of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the Mineral Point Unified School District. The school provides a supportive, community-focused educational environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and character development. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school fosters close partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention in a nurturing atmosphere.

Beyond core academics, Mineral Point Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating opportunities for creativity, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of the broader district mission, the school works to prepare students for future success by encouraging curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive environment.

377

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mineral Point Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
355 (94.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Hispanic
7 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mineral Point Unified School District
Phone:	(608)987-0711
Website:	http://www.mineralpointschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 54

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 57