MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GLENWOOD, MN with about 364 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY School is located in Glenwood, Minnesota, and serves as a core educational hub for the Minnewaska Area School District. As a primary school, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the surrounding rural community. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both student achievement and character development, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into the district’s middle and high school levels.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes community engagement and local identity. Being situated in the West Central Minnesota region, the school often reflects the values of its small-town setting, encouraging active parent involvement and maintaining close ties with the Glenwood community. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning space where students can develop their social and educational skills in their formative years.

For more information, contact MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY at (320) 634-4567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.