Staples-Motley Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction STAPLES, MN Grades PK–04 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (75.6)
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Staples-Motley Elementary
STAPLES, MN 56479
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ B (75.6)
308
Students
23.5
Teachers
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
(218)894-5400
Phone
http://www.isd2170.org
Website

Staples-Motley Elementary is a public school administered by the STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT district in STAPLES, MINNESOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 308 students enrolled; a 13.1:1 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
308.0
State avg: 392.0
▼ 21% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.11:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
55.8%
State avg: 45.6%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Staples-Motley Elementary
NCESSCH ID
273390001643
State School ID
MN-012170-012170030
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
1025 4TH ST NE
City
STAPLES
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
56479
County
Todd County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2707
State Leg. Upper
27005
State Leg. Lower
2705B
Latitude
46.36503
Longitude
-94.79533
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
308
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 172 55.8%
Not Applicable 131 42.5%
District Info
District Name
STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
2733900
State LEA ID
MN-012170
Phone
(218)894-5400
Website
http://www.isd2170.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
STAPLES
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$21,395K
Federal Revenue
$2,714K
State Revenue
$10,727K
Local Revenue
$7,954K
Total Expenditure
$28,142K
Instruction Exp.
$7,608K
Support Services
$4,621K
Other Current Exp.
$796K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Staples-Motley Elementary

1
FED Staples-Motley Credit Recovery
STAPLES · High
0.4 mi
2
Staples-Motley Senior High
STAPLES · High
0.4 mi
3
Staples-Motley Middle School
STAPLES · Middle
0.4 mi
4
Freshwater Staples ALC
STAPLES · Not reported
1.7 mi
5
VERNDALE ELEMENTARY
VERNDALE · Elementary
10.8 mi
6
VERNDALE SECONDARY
VERNDALE · High
10.8 mi
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Staples-Motley Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Staples-Motley Elementary?
308 students are enrolled at Staples-Motley Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Staples-Motley Elementary have?
Staples-Motley Elementary has 23.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Staples-Motley Elementary serve?
Staples-Motley Elementary serves grades PK through 04.
Is Staples-Motley Elementary a charter school?
Staples-Motley Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Staples-Motley Elementary located in?
Staples-Motley Elementary is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Staples-Motley Elementary belong to?
Staples-Motley Elementary is part of the STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $91,370,130 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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