ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ellendale.k12.nd.us

120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ellendale Elementary School, located in Ellendale, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the local community. As part of the Ellendale Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills for its young students. The school is committed to preparing children for future academic success by balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices tailored to the needs of a small-town student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ellendale Elementary focuses on maintaining strong community ties and active parental involvement, which are hallmark features of the district. The school’s mission generally reflects a desire to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its location at 321 N 1st St, the school remains a vital pillar of the town, prioritizing personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded educational experience.

120

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	13
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
100 (83.3%)
Hispanic
13 (10.8%)
Asian
3 (2.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (1.7%)

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:	ELLENDALE 40
Phone:	(701)349-3232
Website:	http://www.ellendale.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 20