NETT LAKE ELEMENTARY

NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
13090 WESTLEY RD
ORR, MN 55772
48 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Nett Lake Elementary School, located in the remote community of Nett Lake, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Situated within the heart of the reservation, the school is deeply integrated with the local community, placing a strong emphasis on preserving and celebrating Ojibwe language, culture, and traditions. The curriculum is designed not only to meet state academic standards but also to foster a sense of identity and pride among its students, ensuring that their heritage remains a core component of their daily learning experience.

Beyond its cultural focus, Nett Lake Elementary functions as a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its rural student population. By maintaining close ties with the local community and stakeholders, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and academic growth. Through its website and community involvement, the school remains committed to bridging the gap between traditional values and modern education, preparing its students for success both within the reservation and in the wider world.
48
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    46 (95.8 %)
  • White
    1 (2.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.1 %)
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: NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)757-3102
Website: http://www.nettlakeschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 5
Gender Ratio