Callaway Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Callaway Elementary School serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
48%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?
89 students attend Callaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Callaway Elementary School students are White, and 48% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway Elementary School?
Callaway Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Callaway Elementary School offer ?
Callaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Callaway Elementary School part of?
Callaway Elementary School is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.

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