THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.thompson.k12.nd.us

399 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thompson Elementary School, located at 424 3rd St in Thompson, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the local Thompson Public School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in its rural North Dakota setting. It provides a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond standard academics, the school reflects the values of its tight-knit community, often focusing on maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages active participation. By utilizing the resources of the Thompson Public School system, the elementary school strives to integrate modern educational standards with the personalized attention typical of smaller, community-based schools. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and district updates through their official website at http://www.thompson.k12.nd.us.

399

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
379 (95.0%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
Hispanic
8 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	THOMPSON 61
Phone:	(701)599-2765
Website:	http://www.thompson.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 43

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 49