SWWC ELC - Cosmos

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
320 N SATURN STE A
COSMOS, MN 56228
44 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Cosmos Learning Center, located at 320 N Saturn in Cosmos, Minnesota, operates as part of the Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative (SW/WC). The center functions as an educational hub designed to provide specialized learning opportunities and support services tailored to the needs of students in the surrounding region. By leveraging the resources of the larger service cooperative, the facility aims to provide high-quality programming that might not be available in a traditional classroom setting, focusing on individualized growth and academic development.

The center serves as an extension of the SW/WC’s mission to support member school districts through collaborative educational services. Because it is connected to the wider cooperative network, Cosmos Learning Center is often utilized for alternative learning programs, special education support, or professional development initiatives. For those interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, the center coordinates closely with local school districts, and further details can typically be found through their official website at http://www.swsc.org.
44
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    29 (65.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (15.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (9.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
Phone: (320)877-7074
Website: http://www.swsc.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 4
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio