PARK RIVER AREA 8

Located at 704 5th St W in Park River, North Dakota, Park River Area 8 is an active, regular public school district serving the educational needs of its surrounding rural remote community. Operating independently across two school facilities, the district offers a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for local families, the district maintains a close-knit learning environment while offering full educational programming across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. Parents, prospective students, and community members can learn more about district initiatives by contacting administration directly at (701) 284-7164 or visiting their official website at www.parkriverk12.com.

The district currently serves a total enrollment of 471 students, maintaining a diverse student body that includes 424 White, 22 Hispanic, 16 multiracial, 5 Asian, and 4 American Indian learners. To ensure tailored academic instruction and robust institutional support, Park River Area 8 boasts a strong staffing infrastructure totaling 161.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) position units. This workforce includes 91.0 FTE teachers, 12.05 FTE instructional aides, and 58.15 FTE support personnel. With approximately five students per certified teacher, the district is uniquely positioned to offer highly personalized instruction, strong student-staff relationships, and a supportive environment tailored to individual learning needs.