GARRISON 51

Located at 51 5th Ave NE in Garrison, North Dakota, Garrison 51 is an active, independent public school district serving its community within a rural remote geographic setting. Operating two primary school facilities, the district offers a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Garrison 51 maintains a close-knit learning environment for its total enrollment of 396 students, ranging from 30 pre-kindergarten children to 23 graduating seniors. The student population is nearly evenly balanced between female (197) and male (199) learners, and includes a diverse mix of backgrounds—comprising 340 White students, 27 American Indian students, 19 students of two or more races, 7 Hispanic students, and 3 Asian students—fostering an inclusive, supportive small-town school culture.

A hallmark of Garrison 51 is its impressive investment in human resources, providing students with substantial individual attention and comprehensive learning support. The district employs approximately 131 total full-time equivalent staff members, highlighted by a dedicated teaching force of 66 certified teachers, alongside 7 instructional aides and 57 operational support staff. This exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio allows educators to tailor instruction to individual learning needs while maintaining high academic standards. For parents seeking a nurturing environment, students desiring focused instruction, and educational researchers studying effective rural school models, Garrison 51 exemplifies how dedicated community resources can power a thriving PK–12 public system. Further information about district programming and community news can be accessed via their official website at garrison.k12.nd.us.