Meskwaki Settlement School

Meskwaki Settlement School
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
294 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Meskwaki Settlement School, located in Tama, Iowa, serves as a vital educational institution for the Meskwaki Nation. As a tribal school, its mission extends beyond standard academics to place a profound emphasis on the preservation and celebration of Meskwaki culture, language, and traditions. The school is designed to foster a sense of identity and pride in its students, integrating indigenous knowledge and tribal values into the daily curriculum to ensure that the heritage of the Meskwaki people remains a foundational part of their educational journey.

Serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment that balances state-mandated academic standards with community-specific goals. By creating a supportive, culturally responsive atmosphere, the Meskwaki Settlement School empowers students to achieve academic success while remaining deeply connected to their tribal roots. As a hub for the community, it plays a central role in preparing the next generation of Meskwaki leaders to thrive both within their sovereign nation and in the wider world.
294
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    294 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Meskwaki Settlement School
Phone: (641)484-9000
Website: http://www.msswarriors.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 291
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
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio