GRIGGS COUNTY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRIGGS COUNTY CENTRAL 18
1207 Foster Ave NE
Cooperstown, ND 58425
205 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Griggs County Central Elementary School, located in Cooperstown, North Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the local educational community. Situated in the heart of the rural Griggs County district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and personalized instruction, the elementary school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

As a vital component of the Griggs County Central public school system, the elementary school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and small-town values. The faculty and staff strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. Through its commitment to excellence in education and its active role within the Cooperstown area, the school remains a dedicated institution for cultivating the next generation of students in North Dakota.
205
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (87.3%)
  • American Indian
    21 (10.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: GRIGGS COUNTY CENTRAL 18
Phone: (701)797-3114
Website: http://www.griggscountycentral.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 27
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 16
Gender Ratio