MESABI EAST ELEMENTARY

MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
601 N 1ST ST W
AURORA, MN 55705
474 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Mesabi East Elementary, located in Aurora, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education in the Mesabi East School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while instilling a sense of community pride and engagement.

The institution emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and the surrounding community to ensure that each student has the resources necessary to thrive. With a dedication to modern educational practices, Mesabi East Elementary provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their continued educational journey.
474
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    411 (86.7 %)
  • American Indian
    24 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)229-3321
Website: http://www.isd2711.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 50
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 67
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 67
Grade 6 64
Gender Ratio