Lakeland Elementary School

WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1001 LAKELAND DRIVE SE
WILLMAR, MN 56201
565 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lakeland Elementary School, located at 1001 Lakeland Drive SE in Willmar, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for the local community within the Willmar Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their early elementary years can develop foundational academic skills, social-emotional intelligence, and a lifelong curiosity for learning. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond academics, Lakeland Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds feel encouraged to participate fully in school activities. Through its commitment to staff development and student-centered instruction, Lakeland Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the character and academic growth of the children in the Willmar area.
565
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    284 (50.3 %)
  • White
    175 (31.0 %)
  • Black
    70 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    16 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)263-5020
Website: http://willmar.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 395
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* 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 39
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 81
Gender Ratio
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