HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HORACE MAY 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 468 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 28 teachers, HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bemidji Area Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the middle school transition by focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging active parental involvement and community engagement. The school often hosts various events and programs aimed at strengthening the bond between families and the school environment. With its focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Horace May strives to instill a love of learning in its students while cultivating the core values necessary for them to succeed as responsible members of the Bemidji community.

For more information, contact HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY at (218) 333-3240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4415 WASHINGTON AVE SW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601-5668
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HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BEMIDJI, MN with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
468
Teachers:
28.65
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 468 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.4%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.