SOLWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOLWAY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bemidji Public School District school district, located in SOLWAY, MN with about 157 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 11 teachers, SOLWAY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
SOLWAY ELEMENTARY School is a small, rural public school located in Solway, Minnesota, serving students in the surrounding Beltrami County area. As part of the Bemidji Area Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education in a close-knit, community-focused environment. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while benefiting from the intimate setting that allows for meaningful interactions between students, staff, and families.
Given its location in a rural setting, SOLWAY ELEMENTARY often serves as a central hub for the local community, prioritizing a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners. The school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Bemidji school district, SOLWAY ELEMENTARY aims to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact SOLWAY ELEMENTARY at (218) 467-3232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOLWAY, MN 56678-5668
(218) 467-3232
SOLWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOLWAY, MN with about 157 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bemidji Public School District
- Total Students:
- 157
- Teachers:
- 11.06
- 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
* 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 157 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOLWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
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.