Spirit Lake Elementary School

Spirit Lake Comm School District
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
537 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Spirit Lake Elementary School, located in the lakeside community of Spirit Lake, Iowa, serves as a foundational institution within the Spirit Lake Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its young students. By emphasizing core academic competencies alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for success in their middle and high school years while cultivating a sense of curiosity and community responsibility.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced education that integrates modern pedagogical practices with a strong community identity. As part of the Spirit Lake school system, the elementary program benefits from the district’s focus on high standards, individualized student support, and the utilization of local resources. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, reflecting the small-town values and academic ambition that define the Spirit Lake area.
537
Total Students
36.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    479 (89.2 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Spirit Lake Comm School District
Phone: (712)336-2822
Website: http://www.spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/html/elem/elem.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
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 85
Kindergarten 99
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 99
Grade 4 78
Gender Ratio
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