L E BERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(701)356-2010

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/berger

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

L.E. Berger Elementary School is a public school located in West Fargo, North Dakota, serving students in the West Fargo Public School District. Situated at 631 4th Ave E, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. As part of a rapidly growing school district, L.E. Berger focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and its collaborative culture involving staff, students, and families. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the West Fargo Public School District, L.E. Berger provides a comprehensive array of core academic subjects alongside various enrichment opportunities. Through its focus on character building and scholastic achievement, the school aims to cultivate a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within the local community.

360

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L E BERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	50
Black	52
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	16

White
214 (59.4%)
Black
52 (14.4%)
Hispanic
50 (13.9%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
American Indian
16 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)

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:	WEST FARGO 6
Phone:	(701)356-2010
Website:	http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/berger
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 59