A/O PROGRAM

1111 SOUTH HOLCOMBE ST
STILLWATER, MN 55082

www.nemetro.k12.mn.us

8 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

The **A/O Program** (Alternative/Options) is an educational initiative operating under the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District. Located in Stillwater, Minnesota, the program is specifically designed to serve students who require a non-traditional learning environment. It focuses on providing flexible, personalized educational pathways for students who may have struggled in conventional school settings, helping them stay on track toward graduation while addressing their unique academic and social-emotional needs.

As part of the Northeast Metro 916 consortium, the program emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, often leveraging smaller class sizes and specialized instructional strategies to foster student success. By prioritizing individualized learning plans and credit recovery, the A/O Program serves as a vital resource for students looking to overcome barriers to their education and gain the skills necessary for post-secondary success. For more specific details on current enrollment options or programmatic focus, families are encouraged to visit the [Northeast Metro 916 website](http://www.nemetro.k12.mn.us).

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

4.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A/O PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Black	1
Asian	3

White
4 (50.0 %)
Asian
3 (37.5 %)
Black
1 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTHEAST METRO 916
Phone:	(651)964-1274
Website:	http://www.nemetro.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8