Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School prides itself in its high student achievement and safe and respectful learning environment. We are highly ranked in the state of Minnesota for our academic student achievement. The Minnesota Department of Education has named KMES a 2012 and 2013 Minnesota Reward School, a status given to the top performing schools in the state. KMES also received the prestigious Minnesota School of Excellence Award. Our Project Lead The Way Program has been awarded the PLTW Distinguished School award five years in a row. We are the only elementary school in Minnesota with this track record of excellence in engineering instruction. In addition, our KoMet PRIDE Program, which promotes a safe and respectful learning environment, was recognized with a Minnesota Promising Practice Award in 2014.

Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School provides students with a vibrant environment that is flexible and inspires learning and creativity. Our curriculum features an integrated approach to learning that promotes connections to the real world and emphasizes a strong reading, math and science focus. Interactive technology is woven into instruction in curricular areas. Our instruction is tailored to meet the varied needs of each student. Math and science areas are activity-based with a “hands-on” approach. Students engage in 21st Century Learning Skills through our new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiative, Project Lead the Way. Our comprehensive literacy program recognizes the unique literacy needs of individual students. We guide students through effective core reading instruction, small group guided reading, and prescribed reading interventions.