BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.watford-city.k12.nd.us

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Watford City Elementary School, located at 300 3rd St SE in Watford City, North Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Watford City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for its diverse student body. By providing a foundational curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in middle and high school.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community engagement, serving as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding administrative policies. Located in a rapidly evolving region of North Dakota, Watford City Elementary plays a vital role in the area's development by ensuring that students have access to the educational tools and support systems necessary to succeed in a modern, ever-changing environment.

538

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	166
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	3

White
328 (61.0%)
Hispanic
166 (30.9%)
American Indian
16 (3.0%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)
Black
9 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MCKENZIE CO 1
Phone:	(701)444-3626
Website:	http://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
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

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89