ORONO INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY

685 OLD CRYSTAL BAY RD N
LONG LAKE, MN 55356

www.oronoschools.org/academics/3-5

637 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Orono Intermediate Elementary, located in Long Lake, Minnesota, serves students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Orono Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By focusing on the transition years between primary elementary education and middle school, the institution aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

The school community places a high value on student engagement, often utilizing a collaborative approach that involves parents, teachers, and local stakeholders. In addition to its standard curriculum, Orono Intermediate provides various opportunities for enrichment, emphasizing the "Orono experience" which balances high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere. The school’s location in a suburban setting near the shores of Lake Minnetonka reflects its commitment to a community-centered education that prioritizes both local involvement and global awareness.

637

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORONO INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	26
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	39

White
560 (87.9 %)
Two or More
39 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (4.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)449-8470
Website:	http://www.oronoschools.org/academics/3-5
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 213

Grade 4 204

Grade 5 220