UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

United South Central Schools
600 11TH ST. SW
WELLS, MN 56097
445 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
United South Central Elementary, located in Wells, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. Part of the United South Central School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The campus at 600 11th St. SW is designed to accommodate the needs of young learners, prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development through a structured and comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often acting as a central hub for student growth and extracurricular involvement within the region. By leveraging the resources of the broader United South Central district, the elementary school works to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle and high school levels. Prospective families and community members can find more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact details on their official website at http://www.usc.k12.mn.us.
445
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    355 (79.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (15.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: United South Central Schools
Phone: (507)553-5810
Website: http://www.unitedsouthcentral.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 58
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 61
Grade 6 60
Gender Ratio
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ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY
ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
221 Students
215 N BROADWAY
ALDEN, MN 56009 (9.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th