TRUMAN ELEMENTARY

TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
401 E 1ST ST S
TRUMAN, MN 56088
158 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Truman Elementary School, located at 401 E 1st St S in Truman, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Truman Public School District, the elementary program is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a personalized approach to education, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success through a curriculum that balances essential core subjects with social-emotional learning.

The school functions as a vital anchor within the small, close-knit community of Truman. By leveraging its size, Truman Elementary is able to maintain strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders, ensuring that each student receives individual attention. Through their website, the district maintains transparency and communication, offering resources for families to stay connected with classroom activities, district news, and the school’s ongoing commitment to excellence in rural education.
158
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    136 (86.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)776-2111
Website: http://www.truman.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 23
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
Granada Huntley East Chain
147 Students
300 REYNOLDS ST.
GRANADA, MN 56039 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th