ONONDAGA NATION SCHOOL

www.lafayetteschools.org

120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Onondaga Nation School, located in Nedrow, New York, serves as a unique educational institution situated directly on the Onondaga Nation territory. Operated in partnership with the LaFayette Central School District, the school is deeply rooted in the culture, language, and traditions of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people. It provides a specialized academic environment that blends state-mandated curriculum standards with indigenous pedagogy, ensuring that students remain connected to their heritage while preparing for future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a vital community hub that fosters a strong sense of identity and belonging among its students. The curriculum often integrates traditional teachings, including the Onondaga language and values, which are taught alongside core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy. By emphasizing both Western education and native customs, the Onondaga Nation School strives to empower its youth, cultivate leadership, and preserve the long-standing cultural legacy of the Onondaga Nation.

120

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ONONDAGA NATION SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	119
Pacific Islander	1

American Indian
119 (99.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8%)

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:	LAFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)469-6991
Website:	http://www.lafayetteschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 11