PONEMAH ELEMENTARY

RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
25039 ABINOOJIIN DR
PONEMAH, MN 56666
136 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Ponemah Elementary School, located at 25039 Abinojii Drive in Ponemah, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub within the Red Lake Nation. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive learning environment for its students. By focusing on both academic excellence and the preservation of Ojibwe language and traditions, the school strives to empower its young learners to succeed while honoring their heritage.

The institution plays a significant role in the lives of families in the Ponemah area, offering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and community connection. As part of the Red Lake School District, the elementary school works to address the unique needs of its population, emphasizing the importance of identity and pride in one’s culture as a foundation for long-term educational achievement. Through its location and curriculum, the school acts as a cornerstone for growth and development for the children of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.
136
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    131 (96.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.2%)
  • White
    1 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7%)
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: RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)554-7337
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 8
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio