GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY

www.glacialhills.org/

Charter School 93 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Glacial Hills Elementary, located in Starbuck, Minnesota, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a focus on individualized learning and a strong sense of community. Serving students in grades K-8, the school is known for its multi-age classroom settings, which allow educators to tailor instruction to the specific pace and developmental needs of each child. This unique structural approach is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students receive personalized attention in a supportive, small-group environment.

Beyond its academic structure, Glacial Hills emphasizes place-based education, often leveraging its location in the Glacial Lakes region to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture where staff, families, and students work closely together to create an inclusive atmosphere. By blending a flexible, student-centered curriculum with a commitment to local engagement, Glacial Hills Elementary aims to cultivate curious, independent learners who are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2

White
88 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.2 %)
Two or More
2 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY
Phone:	(320)239-3840
Website:	http://www.glacialhills.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
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 19

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 5