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NBRS Badge for Fertile-Beltrami Elementary School

Fertile-Beltrami Elementary School - Fertile, MN

Fertile-Beltrami students working hard!

Fertile-Beltrami students working hard!

The Fertile-Beltrami School is a rural school located in Northwestern Minnesota. Fertile-Beltrami is a k-12 school that serves over 450 students living in the area surrounding the communities of Fertile and Beltrami. The Fertile-Beltrami School has been recognized for its academic accomplishments numerous times by Minnesota’s Department of Education with its "Reward School" and "Celebration Eligible" designations.

The Fertile-Beltrami School staff and school board are committed to educating for success in an environment of learning, respect, and responsibility. The Fertile-Beltrami School is committed to small class sizes, which allows for a more individualized direct instruction for our students. Our teachers are devoted to their students and work hard to ensure that Minnesota Academic Standards are delivered in a meaningful way for all students. Teachers take pride in their students' accomplishments and push them to be their very best.

Another key factor in the success of the Fertile-Beltrami School is that it has tremendous support from the community. We have a very generous Education Foundation. The Fertile-Beltrami Education Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to expanding education opportunities beyond the basic curriculum, increasing programs for gifted and talented students, and inspiring students and teachers to pursue creative ideas that improve education.

2018 Awardee

Fertile-Beltrami Elementary School

210 Mill Street South
Fertile, MN, 56540-4220

(218) 945-6953

Principal at time of Nomination:
Mr. Nathaniel Ross Messick

Title I School

Fertile-Beltrami School District

Rural or small city/town

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Mission

To ensure student learning through staff collaboration and a focus on results.

Student Demographics

  • Asian: 1%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Hispanic: 2%
  • Native American: 1%
  • White: 95%
  • Economically Disadvantaged: 29%
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