Fond du Lac Ojibwe School

www.fdlrez.com

161 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, located in Cloquet, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational institution for the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Operating as a K-12 school, its primary mission is to integrate rigorous academic standards with the preservation and promotion of Ojibwe language, culture, and traditions. By fostering a culturally responsive environment, the school aims to empower students with a strong sense of identity and community pride while preparing them for future success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school acts as a community hub that emphasizes holistic student development and tribal sovereignty. The curriculum is designed to respect and incorporate Anishinaabe values, ensuring that students not only meet state educational benchmarks but also gain a deep understanding of their heritage. Through a blend of traditional knowledge and modern pedagogy, the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School strives to cultivate well-rounded, resilient learners who are deeply connected to their history and equipped to contribute positively to both the tribal nation and the broader society.

161

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fond du Lac Ojibwe School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	161

American Indian
161 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fond du Lac Ojibwe School
Phone:	(218)878-7242
Website:	http://www.fdlrez.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
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

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 17