SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

COOK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
101 W 5TH ST
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604
185 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is located in Grand Marais, Minnesota, and serves as a key educational institution within the Cook County School District. Situated along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior, the school benefits from a unique geographic setting that influences its close-knit, community-focused approach to education. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for success in their transition to secondary education.

The institution emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that leverages its small-town environment to provide personalized attention and hands-on learning experiences. By integrating local culture and the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness into their school climate, Sawtooth Mountain Elementary strives to cultivate engaged, curious, and responsible citizens. Further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative policies can be found on their official website at [cookcountyschools.org](http://cookcountyschools.org).
185
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    124 (67.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (14.6 %)
  • American Indian
    21 (11.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (7.0 %)
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: COOK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (218)387-2271
Website: http://cookcountyschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 41
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Charter School 136 Students
550 E 5TH ST
GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th