NATHAN TWINING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks AFB, ND 58204

www.gfschools.org/Domain/651

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nathan Twining Elementary School, located on the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, is a unique educational institution that serves the children of military families. As part of the Grand Forks Public Schools district, the school is specifically designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students in a mobile military environment. By fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere, the staff works to provide stability and continuity for children whose lives are often characterized by frequent moves and the challenges associated with military service.

The school is deeply integrated into the base community, emphasizing a culture of resilience and community pride. Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Nathan Twining focuses on creating an inclusive environment that welcomes new students throughout the school year, ensuring they transition smoothly into the classroom. With a commitment to excellence and a strong partnership with parents and base leadership, the school strives to provide a nurturing learning experience that honors the sacrifices of its students' families while preparing them for future success.

228

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATHAN TWINING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	43
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
134 (58.8%)
Hispanic
43 (18.9%)
Two or More
26 (11.4%)
Black
18 (7.9%)
Asian
4 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)787-5100
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/Domain/651
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 4

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 34