FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FESSENDEN-BOWDON 25 school district, located in Fessenden, ND with about 143 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Fessenden, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Fessenden-Bowdon School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while nurturing the social and emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the institution is able to provide personalized attention, encouraging strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating essential skills and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. The school serves as a central pillar of the area, reflecting the values of the local North Dakota community through its commitment to educational equity and student engagement. For families and community members, the school’s official website acts as a resource for information regarding school events, district policies, and ongoing efforts to support the academic journey of every child in the district.

For more information, contact FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 547-3296 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
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FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fessenden, ND with about 143 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
143
Teachers:
10.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 143 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.