Dent Elementary School serves 63 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
63 students

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
n/a
12%

Black
n/a
12%

White
100%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dent Elementary School?
63 students attend Dent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dent Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dent Elementary School?
Dent Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dent Elementary School offer ?
Dent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dent Elementary School part of?
Dent Elementary School is part of Perham-Dent Public School District.
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