Scandia Elementary

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Scandia Elementary is a public school located in the small, rural community of Scandia, Minnesota. As part of the Forest Lake Area School District (ISD 831), the school serves students from preschool through grade six. It is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention and encouragement from staff.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on core subjects while integrating character development and community involvement. Situated in a scenic area, Scandia Elementary often utilizes its surroundings to enhance hands-on learning, while benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of the larger district. It is highly valued by local families for its nurturing atmosphere and its focus on preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

365

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scandia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	11
American Indian	5

White
328 (89.9 %)
Two or More
11 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.7 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)982-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 39

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 62