NORTH WOODS ELEMENTARY

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10248 OLSON RD E
COOK, MN 55723
234 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
North Woods Elementary, located in Cook, Minnesota, is part of the St. Louis County School District (ISD 2142). The school serves students in the surrounding rural communities, offering a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. As a key educational hub in the region, the school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards and promotes active student engagement.

Beyond its core academics, North Woods Elementary is known for its connection to the unique culture of Northern Minnesota. The school emphasizes a close-knit school community, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and local residents. By utilizing the resources of the St. Louis County district, the school provides students with modern instructional tools and diverse extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that children in the Cook area receive a well-rounded education within a safe and nurturing setting.
234
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (72.6%)
  • American Indian
    39 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)666-5221
Website: http://isd2142.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio