CENTRAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL VALLEY 3
1556 Highway 81 NE
Buxton, ND 58218
109 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Central Valley Elementary School is located in Buxton, North Dakota, and serves as a foundational academic hub for students in the local rural community. As part of the Central Valley Public School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, social-emotional development, and personal growth for children in their formative years. The school takes pride in fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to create a positive experience for every learner.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance traditional academic instruction with opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, ensuring that students develop both fundamental skills and a sense of curiosity. By leveraging the resources of the broader Central Valley district, the elementary school maintains a focus on preparing its students for success as they transition into secondary education. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.centralvalley.k12.nd.us.
109
Total Students
11.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    103 (94.5%)
  • Black
    4 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
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: CENTRAL VALLEY 3
Phone: (701)847-2220
Website: http://www.centralvalley.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THOMPSON 61
Charter School 399 Students
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th