SUMNER ELEMENTARY

www.austin.k12.mn.us/sumner/Pages/default.aspx

325 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Sumner Elementary School is a public school located in Austin, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Austin Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in a variety of learning opportunities aimed at preparing them for their future academic careers.

In addition to its core curriculum, Sumner Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. The school utilizes the district's resources to offer a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating technology and community-based activities into the classroom. For those looking for more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or current school initiatives, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.austin.k12.mn.us.

325

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMNER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	131
Black	53
Asian	49
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
131 (40.3 %)
Black
53 (16.3 %)
Asian
49 (15.1 %)
White
42 (12.9 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (8.6 %)
Two or More
22 (6.8 %)

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:	AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)460-1100
Website:	http://www.austin.k12.mn.us/sumner/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 92

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 44