OGEMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OGEMA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools school district, located in OGEMA, MN with about 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 27 teachers, OGEMA 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.
OGEMA ELEMENTARY, located at 212 Uran Street in Ogema, Minnesota, is a small community-based school serving students within the Mahnomen Public School District. As a primary educational institution in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and close-knit environment where students receive personalized attention. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional development for elementary-aged children.
The school is deeply integrated with the cultural and geographical context of its region, often working in partnership with the local school district to provide resources and academic programming. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, OGEMA ELEMENTARY aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for their future academic transitions, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and structured learning environment.
For more information, contact OGEMA ELEMENTARY at (218) 473-6174 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OGEMA, MN 56569-0068
(218) 473-6174
OGEMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OGEMA, MN with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 27.63
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 333 students
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 61.6%
- White
- 21.0%
- Two or more races
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.