GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET

GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district, located in WEST SAINT PAUL, MN with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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, GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET 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.

GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET School, located in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a unique public elementary school that integrates environmental education into every aspect of its curriculum. As a magnet school within the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District (ISD 197), it utilizes its campus—which includes wooded areas, prairie restorations, and outdoor classrooms—as a living laboratory. This hands-on approach allows students to engage in "place-based" learning, where they study science, math, and literacy through the lens of nature and environmental stewardship.

Beyond its academic focus, Garlough fosters a collaborative community culture that emphasizes global citizenship and sustainable living. The school provides students with numerous opportunities to interact with the natural world, such as maintaining school gardens and observing local wildlife, which helps build both critical thinking skills and an appreciation for the environment. By blending traditional rigorous standards with experiential, outdoor-focused instruction, Garlough aims to prepare students to be curious, environmentally conscious problem-solvers in their local and global communities.

For more information, contact GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET at (651) 403-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.