LYND ELEMENTARY

Located at 106 SAINT ALBANS ST, in LYND, Minnesota, LYND ELEMENTARY is an one-room-style primary school that teaches 104 students (grades pre-K through 5), one of the schools within Lynd Public School District. Compared to the state average of about 344 students per school, that is 70% smaller than typical.

Across the 2 schools in Lynd Public School District (175 students total), LYND ELEMENTARY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, LYND ELEMENTARY logs that the largest single group is White, at 61% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 32% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. By comparison, Lyon County as a whole is about 82% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.7:1 average. Around 59% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Lyon County (around 47%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, LYND ELEMENTARY sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 33.5%; this one delivers 35.6%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Lyon County put median household income runs about $75,303, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. LYND ELEMENTARY is one of 21 public schools in Lyon County (combined enrollment of about 4,803 students).

Nearest neighbor: Lynd Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts LYND ELEMENTARY at 3rd of 4; the average score across the group is 36.7%.

LYND ELEMENTARY operates from a countryside location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 14%: 121 students in 2018 compared to 104 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 7.2:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for LYND ELEMENTARY typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.