BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YELLOW MEDICINE EAST school district, located in GRANITE FALLS, MN with about 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Yellow Medicine East School District (ISD 2190). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and creating a welcoming community atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into their later years of schooling.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit community, which allows for strong collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources and updates to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Bert Raney Elementary remains dedicated to upholding the values of the Granite Falls community while striving to meet the diverse individual needs of every child in its classrooms.

For more information, contact BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (320) 564-4427 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

555 7TH ST
GRANITE FALLS, MN 56241-1144
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BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRANITE FALLS, MN with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
31.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 336 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
12.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.