DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bismarckschools.org/moses

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dorothy Moses Elementary School, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Bismarck Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, parents, and students to create a positive educational experience that prepares children for future success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating core academic subjects alongside opportunities for social-emotional learning. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on student-centered activities, Dorothy Moses Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its pupils. With its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

390

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	43
Black	29
Asian	6
Two or More	48
American Indian	62
Pacific Islander	39

White
163 (41.8%)
American Indian
62 (15.9%)
Two or More
48 (12.3%)
Hispanic
43 (11.0%)
Pacific Islander
39 (10.0%)
Black
29 (7.4%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

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:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4180
Website:	http://www.bismarckschools.org/moses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 69

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	43.8%
Male	219	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)