Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School

www.isd319.org

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Keewatin, Minnesota, serving as part of the Nashwauk-Keewatin Independent School District (ISD 319). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the Iron Range community. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school aims to prepare children for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

As an integral part of the local community, the school emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a well-rounded educational experience. The district’s website, isd319.org, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential school resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and district-wide policies. Through its commitment to local education, Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary plays a vital role in providing the foundational knowledge and social growth necessary for its students' futures.

313

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
269 (85.9%)
Two or More
34 (10.9%)
Hispanic
6 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	NASHWAUK-KEEWATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)778-1280
Website:	http://www.isd319.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 30

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 36