VERNDALE ELEMENTARY

www.verndaleschool.org

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Verndale Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Verndale, Minnesota. Serving students in the early grades, the school is part of the Verndale Public School District and emphasizes a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Because the district serves a rural population, the elementary school is known for its close relationship with the local community and its commitment to fostering personal connections between staff, students, and families.

The school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. With a mission often rooted in academic excellence and character development, Verndale Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into secondary education. Families often choose the school for its manageable class sizes, dedicated faculty, and the safe, focused educational atmosphere that is characteristic of the Verndale school system.

263

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNDALE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
241 (91.6 %)
Two or More
15 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)445-5184
Website:	http://www.verndaleschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 11

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 37