North Ottawa County

Located at 716 E Seventh St in Minneapolis, Kansas, the North Ottawa County school district operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a rural remote community within the broader Salina region. Free from charter management or supervisory union oversight, the district provides a unified educational pipeline across its two operational school facilities. Its academic offerings cover the full pre-K–12 spectrum, delivering continuous learning opportunities for students from early childhood prekindergarten through high school graduation.

During the 2024–2025 school year, North Ottawa County serves a total enrollment of 598 students, comprising 343 male and 255 female learners. The student body is predominantly White (537 students), alongside 31 multiracial students, 23 Hispanic students, and small representations of American Indian, Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander students. Educational delivery and school operations are powered by a substantial staffing context totaling over 183 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This workforce includes nearly 119 FTE teachers, 2.5 instructional aides, and approximately 62 support staff personnel, maintaining a strong instructional framework to support student development across the district.