MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MELROSE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MELROSE, MN with about 478 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 35 teachers, MELROSE 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.

To provide an accurate summary of MELROSE ELEMENTARY, it is important to note that this school is a key part of the **Melrose Area Public Schools (ISD 740)** in Stearns County, Minnesota. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th or 5th grade, and acts as the foundational building block for the district's primary education. MELROSE ELEMENTARY is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Melrose area, often serving as a central hub for local families. In addition to a core curriculum that focuses on essential subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school typically provides various support services, such as English Language Learner (ELL) programs and special education resources, to meet the needs of its multicultural student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and the broader community, MELROSE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level.

For more information, contact MELROSE ELEMENTARY at (320) 256-5160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.