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Positive Approach to Learning
School · SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Positive Approach to Learning
Positive Approach to Learning is a public school in Fairmont, MN, part of the SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.. The school serves approximately 5 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,373, where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a remote town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 5 students, Positive Approach to Learning is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5:1, Positive Approach to Learning offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 5 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Website
- southernplainsedcoop.org
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Positive Approach to Learning may also want to explore other schools in the area. North Union High School (rated 8.4/10, 18.4 miles away, in nearby Armstrong). Another option is SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR. (rated 7.6/10). Additionally, Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch (rated 7.4/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Granada). For more schools in Fairmont, see our Fairmont schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. Fairmont | 0.0 mi | — |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR. Fairmont | 0.0 mi | 7.6 |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS BRIDGES Fairmont | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| FAIRMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.7 mi | — |
| FAIRMONT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Fairmont | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 5.1 mi | 6.4 |
| MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL Northrop | 5.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch Granada | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch Granada | 6.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S Granada | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY Truman | 11.2 mi | 7.1 |
| TRUMAN SECONDARY Truman | 11.2 mi | 5.2 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Truman | 11.7 mi | 5.6 |
| SHERBURN ELEMENTARY Sherburn | 13.3 mi | 6.8 |
| North Union High School Armstrong | 18.4 mi | 8.4 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH Sherburn | 13.5 mi | 5.1 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST JUNIOR HIGH Sherburn | 13.5 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,373
Median Home Value
$175,600
Median Rent
$719/mo
Population
11,800
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
15.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Median Age
46.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Positive Approach to Learning has a median household income of $61,373. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $175,600, with a median rent of $719/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.7%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 16 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Positive Approach to Learning
What grades does Positive Approach to Learning serve?
Positive Approach to Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Positive Approach to Learning?
Positive Approach to Learning has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Positive Approach to Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Positive Approach to Learning is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Positive Approach to Learning a charter school?
No, Positive Approach to Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Positive Approach to Learning a Title I school?
No, Positive Approach to Learning is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,691/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Fairmont). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 5
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Martin County
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.- District Enrollment
- 104
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $58,143
Other Schools in This District
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