SAINT JOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.stjohn.k12.nd.us

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Saint John Elementary School, located at 400 Foussard Ave in Saint John, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Saint John Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects, preparing young learners for their transition into secondary education.

The school plays a vital role in the small, rural community of Saint John, emphasizing a personalized approach to teaching that leverages its close-knit setting. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its youth for future success. For families and community members, the school serves as a primary resource for educational programs, school events, and district-wide initiatives aimed at enriching the lives of students in the region.

321

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAINT JOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	289
Pacific Islander	1

American Indian
289 (90.0%)
Two or More
19 (5.9%)
White
10 (3.1%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	ST JOHN 3
Phone:	(701)477-5651
Website:	http://www.stjohn.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 25