KESHENA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Keshena Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Menominee Indian School District school district, located in Keshena, WI with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 52 teachers, Keshena Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Keshena Primary School is located in Keshena, Wisconsin, and serves as a vital educational institution within the Menominee Indian School District. Situated on the Menominee Indian Reservation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to young learners. The school’s curriculum and environment are designed to support early childhood development, fostering both academic growth and cultural identity for students in the region.

As part of the Menominee Indian School District, the primary school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that reflects the values and needs of the Menominee people. The district is committed to integrating academic excellence with cultural heritage, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic success. By providing a dedicated space for younger children, Keshena Primary plays a key role in the district’s broader mission of empowering students through education and community connection.

For more information, contact Keshena Primary at (715) 799-3828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

N530 STH 47-55
Keshena, WI 54135
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KESHENA PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Keshena, WI with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
52
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 446 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KESHENA PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 95% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
94.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
White
0.9%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.