CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bemidji Public School District school district, located in BEMIDJI, MN with about 248 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 18 teachers, CENTRAL 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.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, located at 815 Beltrami Avenue in Bemidji, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Bemidji Area School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education for young learners in the region. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, social development, and creating a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.

Like other schools in the Bemidji district, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY emphasizes the "Lumberjack" spirit, fostering a sense of pride and community among its students, faculty, and families. The facility is centrally located in the heart of Bemidji, allowing it to maintain close ties with the surrounding urban area. Through a combination of core curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to ensure that each child builds the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY at (218) 333-3220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.