ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY

22919 ST. FRANCIS BLVD
SAINT FRANCIS, MN 55070

654 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

St. Francis Elementary, located at 22919 St. Francis Blvd in Saint Francis, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Independent School District 15. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and families, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the local community, utilizing its location in the heart of Saint Francis to offer a neighborhood-focused educational experience. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, St. Francis Elementary incorporates modern instructional strategies to help students master core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. Additionally, the school environment is designed to promote inclusivity and character development, ensuring that students are not only academically capable but also responsible and engaged members of their school community.

654

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	31
Black	12
Asian	31
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
516 (78.9 %)
Two or More
63 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.7 %)
Asian
31 (4.7 %)
Black
12 (1.8 %)
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:	St. Francis Area Schools
Phone:	(763)213-8671
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 105