NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTHERN ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bemidji Public School District school district, located in BEMIDJI, MN with about 507 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, NORTHERN ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

NORTHERN ELEMENTARY, located at 8711 Irvine Ave NW in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a public school serving the Bemidji Area Schools district. It is situated in a quiet, northern residential area and plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes core academics, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for middle school preparation.

As part of the Bemidji school system, NORTHERN ELEMENTARY benefits from the resources and collaborative educational approach of a district that serves a diverse student population in the greater Bemidji region. The school typically focuses on fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to build a tight-knit community feel. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and character-building programs, NORTHERN ELEMENTARY strives to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys while feeling connected to their school community.

For more information, contact NORTHERN ELEMENTARY at (218) 333-3260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8711 IRVINE AVE NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601-5668
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NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BEMIDJI, MN with about 507 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
507
Teachers:
28.44
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 507 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
12.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.