SIBLEY EAST-GAYLORD ELEMENTARY

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
625 HARVEY DRIVE
GAYLORD, MN 55334
469 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is a public school located in Gaylord, Minnesota, serving as a key component of the Sibley East School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As a central fixture in the small-town community of Gaylord, the school emphasizes a supportive, localized learning environment where faculty and staff work closely with families to foster student success.

The school’s philosophy typically centers on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and community participation. In addition to core curriculum requirements like reading, mathematics, and science, Sibley East-Gaylord integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-based initiatives to help students build confidence and character. By leveraging its role within the Sibley East district, the school aims to provide a consistent educational experience that emphasizes both high academic standards and the values of the surrounding rural community.
469
Total Students
34.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (62.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    152 (32.4 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.3 %)
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: SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)237-3318
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 162
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* 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 13
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 69
Gender Ratio