APPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

APPLETON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lac qui Parle Valley Schools school district, located in APPLETON, MN with about 209 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 15 teachers, APPLETON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

APPLETON ELEMENTARY, located at 349 S Edquist St in Appleton, MN, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. It operates as part of the Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) School District, a rural district committed to providing comprehensive academic opportunities to students in the region. The school emphasizes foundational learning and social development, utilizing the district's broader resources to maintain a supportive environment for its elementary-age students.

The school’s official website, http://www.lqpv.org, highlights its integration into the larger LQPV educational system, which focuses on community engagement and preparing students for future academic success. By functioning within this district framework, APPLETON ELEMENTARY benefits from centralized administrative support, curriculum alignment, and a dedication to the specific needs of families in Appleton and the surrounding area.

For more information, contact APPLETON ELEMENTARY at (320) 289-1114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.