ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wahpetonschools.org

116 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Zimmerman Elementary School is a public primary school located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, serving as part of the Wahpeton Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary years.

Beyond academics, Zimmerman Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and character development within its student body. The school leverages resources provided by the broader Wahpeton district to offer a well-rounded educational experience that includes classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to helping each child reach their full potential. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an informative online presence through the official Wahpeton Public Schools website.

116

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	9

White
80 (69.0%)
Hispanic
11 (9.5%)
Two or More
11 (9.5%)
American Indian
9 (7.8%)
Black
3 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (1.7%)

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:	WAHPETON 37
Phone:	(701)642-3050
Website:	http://www.wahpetonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 22

Kindergarten 94