MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL

2530 SPRUCE PLACE
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

www.isd624.org/

554 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Matoska International is a distinctive K-5 elementary school located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, operating under the White Bear Lake Area School District (ISD 624). The school is widely recognized for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which focuses on developing students as globally-minded, inquiry-based learners. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking, cultural awareness, and community responsibility, Matoska aims to prepare its students to excel in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic framework, Matoska is known for fostering a collaborative and inclusive school culture. The curriculum integrates traditional subjects with thematic units that bridge local and global perspectives, often utilizing hands-on learning experiences and project-based assessments. As part of the larger White Bear Lake school community, the school benefits from district resources while maintaining its specialized mission to nurture "internationally-minded" students who are equipped with the skills to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

554

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	44
Black	38
Asian	26
Two or More	34

White
412 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
44 (7.9 %)
Black
38 (6.9 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Asian
26 (4.7 %)

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:	WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)653-2847
Website:	http://www.isd624.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 85