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Heart Of The Lake Elementary School

810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heart Of The Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heart Of The Lake Elementary School's student population of 596 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Heart Of The Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#609 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
53%
45%
50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heart Of The Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Heart Of The Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Audubon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary School?
596 students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heart Of The Lake Elementary School offer ?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heart Of The Lake Elementary School part of?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is part of Perham-Dent ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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