ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.isd318.org

747 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert J. Elkington Middle School, located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Independent School District 318. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing a balance of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programming, the school prioritizes community engagement and a sense of belonging for its student body. As part of the broader Grand Rapids school system, it utilizes resources and initiatives aligned with the district's goals of excellence and inclusivity. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student-focused events, Robert J. Elkington Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to discover their interests, develop leadership skills, and build positive relationships with both peers and faculty.

747

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	630
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
630 (84.3 %)
American Indian
62 (8.3 %)
Two or More
27 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.4 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)327-5800
Website:	http://www.isd318.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Grade 6 238

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 272