JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLEY CITY 2
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
258 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Valley City, North Dakota. Serving students in the local community, the school operates under the Valley City Public School District, which is widely recognized by its "Hi-Liners" mascot and branding. The school is situated at 1150 Central Ave N and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive, community-oriented environment typical of small-town North Dakota school systems.

As part of the broader Valley City school network, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the development of core academic skills, character growth, and student engagement. The school’s digital presence via the "hiliners.org" domain connects families to district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative updates. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.
258
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    225 (87.2%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5%)
  • Black
    6 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
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: VALLEY CITY 2
Phone: (701)845-0622
Website: http://www.hiliners.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 3
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 80
Gender Ratio