MURRAY CO. CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Murray County Central Schools
2640 FOREST AVE
SLAYTON, MN 56172
386 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Murray County Central (MCC) Elementary, located in Slayton, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Murray County Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and creating a sense of community, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the broader MCC district, which prides itself on maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local Slayton community. Through their official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, lunch menus, and information regarding school policies. With a focus on student-centered instruction, Murray County Central Elementary strives to empower its students to become active, engaged, and successful members of their community.
386
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    348 (90.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    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: Murray County Central Schools
Phone: (507)836-6450
Website: http://www.mcc.mntm.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 13
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 47
Gender Ratio