North Lakes Acad K-6 in Forest Lake, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

North Lakes Acad K-6 is a rural public school in Forest Lake, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education. It serves 220 students in grades K - 6. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 6

220 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4576 232nd St N

Forest Lake, MN 55025 View local requests

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North Lakes Acad K-6 Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bosman

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North Lakes Acad K-6 Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

North Lakes Acad K-6 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 21, 2026

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