OAK CREST ELEMENTARY

1101 WEST COMMERCE DR
BELLE PLAINE, MN 56011

430 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Oak Crest Elementary is a public school located in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, serving students in the Belle Plaine Public School District. As a key component of the local community’s educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development during these formative stages of a child's education.

The facility, situated on West Commerce Drive, serves as a hub for the community’s youngest residents, emphasizing small-town values combined with modern educational standards. By prioritizing early literacy, numeracy, and character building, Oak Crest Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusive learning, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Belle Plaine area, working to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

430

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK CREST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	27
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	25
American Indian	5

White
354 (82.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.3 %)
Two or More
25 (5.8 %)
Black
11 (2.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)

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:	BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)873-2402
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 117