HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PERHAM, MN with about 546 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, HEART OF THE LAKE 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.

HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY, located at 810 2nd Ave SW in Perham, Minnesota, is a central educational hub serving the Perham-Dent Public School District. As a primary school, it focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for students in their early grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment, emphasizing both the intellectual development of its students and their emotional well-being as they transition through their foundational years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Perham community. The school prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. By providing a safe, engaging, and modern educational setting, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, upholding the district's reputation for academic excellence and student-centered values.

For more information, contact HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY at (218) 346-5437 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

810 2ND AVE SW
PERHAM, MN 56573-1628
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HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PERHAM, MN with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
546
Teachers:
37.23
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

* 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 546 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.