A.C.G.C. ELEMENTARY

A.C.G.C. Public School District
302 S 2ND ST
ATWATER, MN 56209
344 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
A.C.G.C. Elementary, located in Atwater, Minnesota, is part of the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a key component of the local community, it focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while promoting social development and a sense of belonging among its young student body.

The school emphasizes a small-town atmosphere where educators work closely with families to support student success. By prioritizing both core academic skills and character development, A.C.G.C. Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to personalized instruction, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning in its students.
344
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (85.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (9.9 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: A.C.G.C. Public School District
Phone: (320)244-4686
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 20
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 61
Gender Ratio