TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in TRUMAN, MN with about 136 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, TRUMAN ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY School, located at 401 E 1st St S in Truman, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Truman Public School District, the elementary program is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a personalized approach to education, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success through a curriculum that balances essential core subjects with social-emotional learning.
The school functions as a vital anchor within the small, close-knit community of Truman. By leveraging its size, TRUMAN ELEMENTARY is able to maintain strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders, ensuring that each student receives individual attention. Through their website, the district maintains transparency and communication, offering resources for families to stay connected with classroom activities, district news, and the school’s ongoing commitment to excellence in rural education.
For more information, contact TRUMAN ELEMENTARY at (507) 776-2111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TRUMAN, MN 56088-0276
(507) 776-2111
http://www.truman.k12.mn.us
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TRUMAN, MN with about 136 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 136
- Teachers:
- 11.76
- 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
* 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 136 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Female
- 38.2%
- Male
- 61.8%
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.