OTSEGO ELEMENTARY

563 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Otsego Elementary is a public school located in Otsego, Minnesota, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The facility is situated along the Mississippi River, providing a distinct local setting for its student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for specialized learning. Beyond the classroom, Otsego Elementary encourages parental involvement and community collaboration, often hosting events that strengthen the bond between families and the school. With a focus on the "ISD 728" mission of educating, inspiring, and empowering students, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and rigorous environment for its young learners.

563

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OTSEGO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	35
Black	28
Asian	19
Two or More	40

White
441 (78.3 %)
Two or More
40 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.2 %)
Black
28 (5.0 %)
Asian
19 (3.4 %)

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:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3494
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 122

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 111