BLACKDUCK ELEMENTARY

BLACKDUCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
156 1ST ST NE
BLACKDUCK, MN 56630
402 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Blackduck Elementary, located in Blackduck, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within Independent School District 118. As part of a close-knit rural school system, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students receive personalized attention. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth through a combination of traditional instruction and community involvement.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for future success, often leveraging the collaborative spirit of the Blackduck Drakes community. By maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and families, the elementary school works to create a safe atmosphere that promotes both character development and intellectual curiosity. For families interested in current curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official website at http://www.blackduck.k12.mn.us.
402
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    321 (79.9 %)
  • American Indian
    45 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    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: BLACKDUCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)835-5300
Website: http://www.blackduck.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 29
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 55
Grade 6 39
Gender Ratio