KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY

TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
303 PEMBINA TR
KARLSTAD, MN 56732
115 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Karlstad Elementary, located at 303 Pembina Trail in Karlstad, Minnesota, serves as an integral part of the Tri-County School District (ISD 2358). Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By serving the local population, the school acts as a focal point for the community, aiming to provide personalized attention and a well-rounded education to its elementary-aged students.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Tri-County district, which leverages its resources to offer a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success. The faculty and staff focus on creating a small-school atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow socially and intellectually. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or district updates can find further information on the official school website at http://www.tricounty.k12.mn.us.
115
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (93.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9 %)
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: TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)436-2374
Website: http://www.tricounty.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 10
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 23
Gender Ratio