Robert Asp Elementary

www.isd152.org/o/asp

580 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Robert Asp Elementary, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Moorhead Area Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Robert Asp, a local educator and the builder of the famous Viking Ship *Hjemkomst*, which reflects the school's commitment to community heritage and fostering a spirit of exploration. The institution is dedicated to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of elementary-aged students while emphasizing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong focus on creating an inclusive and supportive culture that encourages student engagement and collaboration. By leveraging resources from the broader Moorhead school district, Robert Asp Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of belonging. Through strong partnerships with families and the local community, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that helps each student reach their full potential.

580

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Asp Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	76
Black	57
Asian	8
Two or More	32
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
372 (64.1%)
Hispanic
76 (13.1%)
Black
57 (9.8%)
American Indian
34 (5.9%)
Two or More
32 (5.5%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Moorhead Area Public Schools
Phone:	(218)284-6300
Website:	http://www.isd152.org/o/asp
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 102

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 123