Lakes Country Academy - ALEX

9 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lakes Country Academy in Alexandria, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility that operates under the umbrella of the Lakes Country Service Cooperative. It is designed to provide high-quality, individualized special education services for students with unique behavioral, social-emotional, and academic needs. The program focuses on creating a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes therapeutic interventions alongside core curriculum, helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their daily lives.

The school is known for its low student-to-teacher ratios and a highly collaborative approach involving school districts, parents, and mental health professionals. By emphasizing individualized education plans (IEPs) and trauma-informed care, Lakes Country Academy works to transition students back to their home school districts whenever possible. Its mission centers on fostering personal growth and academic progress through a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the students in the Alexandria community and surrounding areas.

Total Students

3.3

Full-Time Teachers

2.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakes Country Academy - ALEX
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Two or More	1

White
8 (88.9 %)
Two or More
1 (11.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP
Phone:	(218)739-3273
Website:	http://lcsc.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 2

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 6 3