B+
Heart of the Lake Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
810 2nd Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573 · (218) 346-5437 · Part of Perham-Dent Public School District
Students
578
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Heart of the Lake Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 9.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency54%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 52.5%
Location
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810 2nd Ave SW, Perham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten96
Grade 1105
Grade 2117
Grade 3118
Grade 4106
Enrollment over time
529’20
542’21
575’22
596’23
578’24
Up 9.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 79%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 6%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.