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Heart Of The Lake Elementary

810 2Nd Ave Sw, Perham, MN 56573, United States

+1 (218) 346-5437

http://perhamschools.org/

5.2

Overall Rating

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Heart Of The Lake Elementary Overview

About This School

Heart Of The Lake Elementary is a public elementary in Perham, Minnesota, serving 578 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 50% in ELA and 53% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 40 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $57,589. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 1% Black.

578

Total Students

PK-4

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

40 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts50%

Mathematics53%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Otter Tail County

Students per Counselor

578:1

Heart Of The Lake Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

50%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 56%State Avg: 48%

53%

Mathematics

City Avg: 50%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.8:1

State Avg: 14.3:1

578

Students per Counselor

Heart Of The Lake Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$57,589

City Avg: $57,589

State Avg: $64,511

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor578:1

Heart Of The Lake Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.77%

Male

47.23%

Female

Total Enrollment: 578 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White78.89%

Hispanic12.28%

Asian0.52%

Black1.38%

Two or More Races5.88%

Native American1.04%

Heart Of The Lake Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Of The Lake Elementary

Q: What is Heart Of The Lake Elementary?

A: Heart Of The Lake Elementary is a elementary public located in Perham.

Q: How many students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary?

A: Heart Of The Lake Elementary has approximately 578 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart Of The Lake Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Heart Of The Lake Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Heart Of The Lake Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Heart Of The Lake Elementary - Perham, MN

Quick Facts about Heart Of The Lake Elementary
School Name	Heart Of The Lake Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	810 2Nd Ave Sw, Perham, MN 56573, Perham, MN
County	Otter Tail County
Phone	+1 (218) 346-5437
Total Students	578
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	40
Rating	5.2/10
ELA Proficiency	50%
Math Proficiency	53%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Of The Lake Elementary

What is Heart Of The Lake Elementary?

Heart Of The Lake Elementary is a elementary public located in Perham.

How many students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary?

Heart Of The Lake Elementary has approximately 578 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart Of The Lake Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Heart Of The Lake Elementary is 14:1.

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