Tower-Soudan Elementary

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
415 N 2ND ST
TOWER, MN 55790
99 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Tower-Soudan Elementary is a public school located in Tower, Minnesota, serving as a key educational anchor for the local community. As part of St. Louis County Schools (ISD 2142), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the unique needs of students in a small-town setting. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from its location in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor heritage, often integrating these local surroundings into the student experience. As a vital component of the broader ISD 2142 district, Tower-Soudan Elementary utilizes a structured curriculum aligned with state standards while leveraging the resources and collaborative network of a larger school district. Parents and community members play an active role in the school's mission, contributing to a close-knit atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and consistent educational achievement.
99
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (57.6 %)
  • American Indian
    30 (30.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (4.0 %)
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. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)753-4040
Website: http://isd2142.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 19
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio