Keshena Primary

www.misd.k12.wi.us

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

429

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keshena Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	31
Two or More	26
American Indian	370

American Indian
370 (86.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.2 %)
Two or More
26 (6.1 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Menominee Indian School District
Phone:	(715)799-3828
Website:	http://www.misd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 52

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55