WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fargo.k12.nd.us

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1725 N. Broadway in Fargo, North Dakota, is a public school operating under the Fargo Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern portion of the city, the school is committed to the district’s mission of achieving academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for children in the early stages of their education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. As part of the Fargo Public Schools system, Washington Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on personalized learning, technology integration, and community involvement, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the school maintains detailed updates on its official website at http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us.

292

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	12
Black	11
Asian	15
Two or More	14
American Indian	6

White
234 (80.1%)
Asian
15 (5.1%)
Two or More
14 (4.8%)
Hispanic
12 (4.1%)
Black
11 (3.8%)
American Indian
6 (2.1%)

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:	FARGO 1
Phone:	(701)446-5400
Website:	http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 39

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 54