LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY

www.lakebentonschool.org

116 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lake Benton Elementary, located in the small community of Lake Benton, Minnesota, serves as a focal point for the local educational experience. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit environment that fosters personal attention and a strong sense of community engagement. The school focuses on building a solid academic foundation for its students, preparing them for future success while maintaining the values and atmosphere characteristic of rural Minnesota life.

The school is deeply integrated into the town of Lake Benton, functioning not only as a place of learning but also as a hub for local families. By providing a safe and supportive setting, the elementary school prioritizes the development of the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents and community members, highlighting their commitment to transparency and ongoing collaboration between educators, students, and the families they serve.

116

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1

White
111 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.4 %)
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:	LAKE BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)368-4241
Website:	http://www.lakebentonschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 5

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 17