SOUTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
8162 SWAN LAKE RD
CULVER, MN 55779
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
South Ridge Elementary, located in Culver, Minnesota, is a key component of the St. Louis County School District (ISD 2142). Serving students in a rural setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. By leveraging its position within a larger regional district, South Ridge aims to provide a comprehensive elementary curriculum that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth through localized support and accessible faculty.

The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive extracurricular opportunities. Because it is part of the St. Louis County district, the school benefits from shared resources and a standardized approach to educational quality while maintaining a distinct identity that reflects the needs of the Culver community. Families choosing South Ridge can expect an environment that prioritizes student well-being and academic development within the stability of the greater ISD 2142 system.
299
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (80.3 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (11.7 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (5.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)345-6789
Website: http://isd2142.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 40
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 31
Gender Ratio