NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 13090 Westley Dr in Orr, Minnesota, the Nett Lake Public School District is an open, traditional public school district operating a single operational school within a remote rural community setting. Dedicated to early childhood and elementary education, the district offers continuous programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade. Situated in northern Minnesota within the broader Duluth metropolitan region context, the district provides a localized, close-knit academic environment designed to serve its surrounding area. Community members, families, and researchers can learn more about the district by visiting its official website at www.nettlakeschool.org or contacting the main office at (218) 969-1600.

The district serves a compact student body of 48 pupils—comprising 27 male and 21 female students—with a strong cultural presence, as 47 of the enrolled students identify as American Indian. Student enrollment is evenly distributed across its elementary offerings, including 6 pre-kindergarten students, 2 kindergarteners, and between 5 and 8 students in each grade level from first through sixth. To support this intimate learning setting, Nett Lake maintains a robust staffing context totaling over 34 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes approximately 13.1 FTE teachers, 3 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 18 FTE support staff members, ensuring exceptional staff-to-student presence and personalized attention across all grade levels.