Northern Elementary

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Northern Elementary, located at 8711 Irvine Ave NW in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a public school serving the Bemidji Area Schools district. It is situated in a quiet, northern residential area and plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes core academics, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for middle school preparation.

As part of the Bemidji school system, Northern Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative educational approach of a district that serves a diverse student population in the greater Bemidji region. The school typically focuses on fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to build a tight-knit community feel. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and character-building programs, Northern Elementary strives to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys while feeling connected to their school community.

282

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	11
Two or More	8
American Indian	45

White
218 (77.3%)
American Indian
45 (16.0%)
Hispanic
11 (3.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.8%)

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:	Bemidji Public School District
Phone:	(218)333-3260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 70

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 86