LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LESTER PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. school district, located in LESTER PRAIRIE, MN with about 241 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, LESTER PRAIRIE 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.

LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY, located at 131 Hickory St N in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, serves as the primary educational hub for the community's youngest learners. As part of the Lester Prairie Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, benefiting from a small-town atmosphere that fosters close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, prioritizing both academic development and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their transition to secondary education.

The facility emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its smaller size to offer more individualized attention to its student body. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while incorporating community-based values, LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY aims to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to build critical thinking skills and character. The school remains a cornerstone of the Lester Prairie community, dedicated to equipping local students with the essential tools needed for future academic success.

For more information, contact LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY at (320) 395-3011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.