WILLOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/willowpark

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willow Park Elementary School, located in Fargo, North Dakota, is a community-focused public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Fargo Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. The school is known for its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their students through a structured and engaging curriculum.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Willow Park places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community and partnership with local families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, encouraging students to develop positive character traits, teamwork skills, and a sense of responsibility. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement, Willow Park Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

461

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	49
Black	173
Asian	40
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Black
173 (37.5%)
White
172 (37.3%)
Hispanic
49 (10.6%)
Asian
40 (8.7%)
Two or More
24 (5.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	WEST FARGO 6
Phone:	(701)356-8360
Website:	http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/willowpark
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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 77

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 66