Big Lake Online K-5

24 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Big Lake Online K-5 is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in BIG LAKE, MN. Administered by BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 24 enrolled students across grades KG through 05.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 0.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 35.8:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 33.3% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 8 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 501 MINNESOTA AVE in BIG LAKE, MN 55309, Big Lake Online K-5 serves families zoned within the BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

0.7

Full-Time Teachers

35.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Lake Online K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	1

White
15 (62.5%)
Asian
5 (20.8%)
Black
2 (8.3%)
Hispanic
1 (4.2%)
Two or More
1 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)262-6174
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
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 1

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6