WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR.

WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. is a Title I public high school that is part of the WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN school district, located in WATERVILLE, MN with about 206 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown (WEM) Senior High School, located in Waterville, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding communities of Waterville, Elysian, and Morristown. As a smaller, rural school district, WEM emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and staff are able to provide personalized attention to students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, which play a central role in building school spirit and community engagement.

The district prides itself on preparing students for life beyond high school, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on core educational standards, WEM Senior High strives to ensure that its students develop the critical thinking, leadership, and character skills necessary to succeed. The school remains a focal point for local pride, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the small-town region it serves.

For more information, contact WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. at (507) 362-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 E PAQUIN ST
WATERVILLE, MN 56096-1596
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WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. is a public Title I school in WATERVILLE, MN with about 206 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
15.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.