RED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RED LAKE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RED LAKE, MN with about 590 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 49 teachers, RED LAKE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

RED LAKE ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Red Lake, Minnesota, situated within the Red Lake Indian Reservation. It serves as a vital educational hub for the local Ojibwe community, focusing on providing comprehensive academic instruction for elementary-aged students. The school is deeply rooted in the regional culture and works to foster an environment that supports both the intellectual growth and the cultural identity of its student body.

As part of the Red Lake School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on community engagement and addressing the unique needs of its students. The school provides a traditional core curriculum while often incorporating programming designed to integrate Native American heritage and history into the learning experience. By balancing foundational academics with a commitment to the local community, RED LAKE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while honoring the values of the Red Lake Nation.

For more information, contact RED LAKE ELEMENTARY at (218) 679-3329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23990 HWY 1 E
RED LAKE, MN 56671-0499
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RED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RED LAKE, MN with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
590
Teachers:
49.8
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
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 590 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.