VERNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VERNDALE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VERNDALE, MN with about 299 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 24 teachers, VERNDALE 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.

VERNDALE ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Verndale, Minnesota. Serving students in the early grades, the school is part of the Verndale Public School District and emphasizes a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Because the district serves a rural population, the elementary school is known for its close relationship with the local community and its commitment to fostering personal connections between staff, students, and families.

The school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. With a mission often rooted in academic excellence and character development, VERNDALE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into secondary education. Families often choose the school for its manageable class sizes, dedicated faculty, and the safe, focused educational atmosphere that is characteristic of the Verndale school system.

For more information, contact VERNDALE ELEMENTARY at (218) 445-5184 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

411 SW BROWN ST
VERNDALE, MN 56481-3000
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VERNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VERNDALE, MN with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
24.72
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
5th Grade
6th 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 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VERNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.