BERTHA ELEMENTARY

BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
310 CENTRAL AVE S
BERTHA, MN 56437
297 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bertha Elementary, located at 310 Central Ave S in Bertha, Minnesota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bertha-Hewitt Public School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a focused and supportive educational environment for elementary-aged students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Bertha Elementary emphasizes the values and community spirit associated with the "Bears" mascot. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school prioritizes individualized attention and a nurturing culture that encourages student engagement. For more specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, parents and community members can visit their official district website at [bears.fed.k12.mn.us](http://bears.fed.k12.mn.us/).
297
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    269 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • 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: BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)924-2500
Website: http://www.isd786.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
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 23
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
VERNDALE ELEMENTARY
VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
263 Students
411 SW BROWN ST
VERNDALE, MN 56481 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th