At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
146
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
52%+2.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–3
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
SOLWAY ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–3 in SOLWAY, Minnesota. The school enrolls 146 students. It is part of the BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
146 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–3
DistrictBEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27007
CitySOLWAY
ZIP56678
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270444000197
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment146
White73.1%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.5%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
73.1%
Hispanic
3.1%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.