ISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Isanti Primary School, located at 301 Heritage Blvd NW in Isanti, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cambridge-Isanti School District. The school is specifically dedicated to the youngest learners in the community, typically focusing on early childhood programming, kindergarten, and sometimes first-grade education. Its mission centers on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster early social-emotional development, literacy, and foundational numeracy skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition into elementary schooling.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a student-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Isanti Primary aims to build a strong community partnership between educators, students, and families. The facility is equipped to provide the resources necessary for early academic success, reflecting the broader district’s focus on long-term educational growth and creating an inclusive, engaging space for the youngest members of the Isanti area.

438

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
374 (85.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.7 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(763)691-8778
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 136

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 153