COMFREY ELEMENTARY

comfrey.mntm.org

55 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Comfrey Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Comfrey, Minnesota. As part of the Comfrey Public School District, the institution focuses on providing a personalized educational experience for students in the local community. By maintaining a small-school environment, the district emphasizes close relationships between staff, students, and families, fostering a tight-knit atmosphere that supports individual academic and social development.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success through a core curriculum centered on fundamental learning standards. Beyond academics, Comfrey Elementary often functions as a central hub for the small community, reflecting the values and needs of the surrounding rural area. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, educational resources, and upcoming community events, ensuring that parents remain actively engaged in their children’s learning journey.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMFREY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	4

White
51 (92.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (7.3 %)

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:	COMFREY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)877-3491
Website:	http://comfrey.mntm.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 14