NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL

NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
242 CHURCH ST
NAYTAHWAUSH, MN 56566
Charter School 134 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Naytahwaush Community School, located in Naytahwaush, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community and the White Earth Nation. The school is deeply rooted in its cultural context, emphasizing the integration of Ojibwe language, traditions, and values into its academic curriculum. By fostering a learning environment that honors indigenous heritage alongside core educational standards, the school aims to empower students with both a strong academic foundation and a profound sense of cultural identity.

The institution is dedicated to providing personalized instruction and holistic student support to prepare learners for success beyond the classroom. With a focus on small class sizes and community engagement, Naytahwaush Community School cultivates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning. Through its commitment to excellence and cultural preservation, the school plays a central role in strengthening the community and equipping its youth to become future leaders.
134
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    132 (98.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Phone: (218)935-5025
Website: http://www.ntwschool.org/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 18
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio