NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL

NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL school district, located in NAYTAHWAUSH, MN with about 113 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located in Naytahwaush, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community and the White Earth Nation. The school is deeply rooted in its cultural context, emphasizing the integration of Ojibwe language, traditions, and values into its academic curriculum. By fostering a learning environment that honors indigenous heritage alongside core educational standards, the school aims to empower students with both a strong academic foundation and a profound sense of cultural identity.

The institution is dedicated to providing personalized instruction and holistic student support to prepare learners for success beyond the classroom. With a focus on small class sizes and community engagement, NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL cultivates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning. Through its commitment to excellence and cultural preservation, the school plays a central role in strengthening the community and equipping its youth to become future leaders.

For more information, contact NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (218) 935-5025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

242 CHURCH ST
NAYTAHWAUSH, MN 56566-0009
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NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NAYTAHWAUSH, MN with about 113 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Volunteers of America - Minnesota
Total Students:
113
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 113 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 96% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
96.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
White
0.9%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.