WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL.
WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST CENTRAL AREA school district, located in ELBOW LAKE, MN with about 160 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 13 teachers, WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL. 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.
West Central Area North Elementary, located in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Central Area School District. As a rural primary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. The school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction while fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families can collaborate to support student growth.
The school is characterized by its commitment to small-town values and individualized attention, aiming to build a strong educational baseline for children in the region. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with local community engagement, West Central Area North Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition into secondary education. Its location in Elbow Lake serves as a hub for local students, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality public education across its expansive service area.
For more information, contact WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL. at (218) 685-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531-4505
(218) 685-7500
WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL. is a public Title I school in ELBOW LAKE, MN with about 160 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST CENTRAL AREA
- Total Students:
- 160
- Teachers:
- 13.5
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 160 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST CENTRAL AREA N. EL. is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.