GRAINWOOD EL.

GRAINWOOD EL. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools school district, located in PRIOR LAKE, MN with about 411 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, GRAINWOOD EL. 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.

Grainwood Elementary is a public school located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, serving as part of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world by fostering both intellectual curiosity and emotional well-being.

The school benefits from being part of a highly regarded district that prioritizes community involvement and personalized learning. Grainwood Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for creative expression and physical education. By leveraging resources from the Prior Lake-Savage district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the technology, specialized instruction, and extracurricular activities necessary to thrive throughout their primary years.

For more information, contact GRAINWOOD EL. at (952) 226-0300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5061 MINNESOTA ST SE
PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372-2574
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GRAINWOOD EL. is a public Title I school in PRIOR LAKE, MN with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
411
Teachers:
29.73
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 411 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAINWOOD EL. is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.2%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black or African American
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.