PARK RIVER AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK RIVER AREA 8
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
275 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Park River Elementary School is located in the small city of Park River, North Dakota, and serves as a foundational component of the Park River Area School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a rural community. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its children for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its academic mission, Park River Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the local area. The school is integrated into the broader Park River K-12 system, which encourages community involvement and provides a localized approach to education that prioritizes personal attention and teacher-student relationships. Families and interested community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.parkriverk12.com.
275
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
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: PARK RIVER AREA 8
Phone: (701)284-7164
Website: http://www.parkriverk12.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 32
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 31
Gender Ratio