MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY

Elementary No virtual instruction MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN Grades PK–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
  • 257 Students
  • 21.3 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (507)427-2325 Phone
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MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY
MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
257
Students
21.3
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(507)427-2325
Phone

MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY is a public school administered by the MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS district in MOUNTAIN LAKE, MINNESOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 257 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Minnesota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
257.0
State avg: 392.0
▼ 34% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.08:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
63.0%
State avg: 45.6%
▲ 38% worse
School Details
School Name
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY
NCESSCH ID
272301001134
State School ID
MN-010173-010173010
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
450 12TH ST N
City
MOUNTAIN LAKE
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
56159
County
Cottonwood County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2707
State Leg. Upper
27021
State Leg. Lower
2721A
Latitude
43.94192
Longitude
-94.92559
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
257
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.3
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 162 63%
Not Applicable 127 49.4%
District Info
District Name
MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEAID
2723010
State LEA ID
MN-010173
Phone
(507)427-2325
Website
http://mountainlakeps.ss10.sharpschool.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
MOUNTAIN LAKE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,223K
Federal Revenue
$1,213K
State Revenue
$6,384K
Local Revenue
$2,626K
Total Expenditure
$11,451K
Instruction Exp.
$5,120K
Support Services
$3,356K
Other Current Exp.
$541K
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MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY
MOUNTAIN LAKE · High
0.1 mi
2
BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY
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6.8 mi
3
BUTTERFIELD SECONDARY
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4
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10.5 mi
5
SWWC ELC - Windom
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10.9 mi
6
SWWC ALC - Windom
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10.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY?
257 students are enrolled at MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY have?
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY has 21.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY serve?
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY serves grades PK through 06.
Is MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY a charter school?
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY is not a charter school.
What metro area is MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY located in?
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY belong to?
MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY is part of the MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district.
How much does MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
The MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS district spends approximately $44,556,420 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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