HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY

PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
810 2ND AVE SW
PERHAM, MN 56573
575 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Heart of the Lake Elementary, located at 810 2nd Ave SW in Perham, Minnesota, is a central educational hub serving the Perham-Dent Public School District. As a primary school, it focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for students in their early grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment, emphasizing both the intellectual development of its students and their emotional well-being as they transition through their foundational years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Heart of the Lake Elementary is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Perham community. The school prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. By providing a safe, engaging, and modern educational setting, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, upholding the district's reputation for academic excellence and student-centered values.
575
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    457 (79.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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: PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)346-5437
Website: http://www.perham.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 30
Kindergarten 117
Grade 1 105
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 119
Grade 4 113
Gender Ratio