Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a public elementary school in Bemidji, MN, part of the Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn. The school serves approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math and 40% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,782, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote town setting.

With an enrollment of 141 students, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.