CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CARRINGTON 49 school district, located in Carrington, ND with about 272 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 20 teachers, CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Carrington, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Carrington Public School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. The school typically follows the district’s mission of preparing students to become productive, responsible citizens through a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Carrington Elementary is known for being deeply connected to the small-town fabric of the Carrington community. The school works closely with local families to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere, often leveraging the resources of a smaller district to offer personalized attention to students. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its elementary students for the transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

For more information, contact CARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 652-2739 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.