LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/lakeagassiz

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Agassiz Elementary School, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Grand Forks Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for successful transitions to middle school.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Lake Agassiz is known for its dedication to creating an inclusive and engaging school culture. The school leverages its location and district resources to offer various extracurricular activities and family engagement opportunities, aiming to build a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. By prioritizing a safe, collaborative learning space, Lake Agassiz seeks to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of every student who walks through its doors.

464

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	86
Black	82
Asian	26
Two or More	56
American Indian	35
Pacific Islander	1

White
178 (38.4%)
Hispanic
86 (18.5%)
Black
82 (17.7%)
Two or More
56 (12.1%)
American Indian
35 (7.5%)
Asian
26 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2275
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/lakeagassiz
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 31

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 66