APPLETON ELEMENTARY

Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
349 S EDQUIST ST
APPLETON, MN 56208
206 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Appleton Elementary, located at 349 S Edquist St in Appleton, MN, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. It operates as part of the Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) School District, a rural district committed to providing comprehensive academic opportunities to students in the region. The school emphasizes foundational learning and social development, utilizing the district's broader resources to maintain a supportive environment for its elementary-age students.

The school’s official website, http://www.lqpv.org, highlights its integration into the larger LQPV educational system, which focuses on community engagement and preparing students for future academic success. By functioning within this district framework, Appleton Elementary benefits from centralized administrative support, curriculum alignment, and a dedication to the specific needs of families in Appleton and the surrounding area.
206
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (49.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    82 (39.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
Phone: (320)289-1114
Website: http://www.lqpv.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 38
Gender Ratio