NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEWIS AND CLARK 161 school district, located in Plaza, ND with about 130 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 12 teachers, NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in Plaza, North Dakota. As part of the Lewis and Clark Public School District, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school functions within a district committed to small-town values, offering a focused learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and core academic development.
The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Lewis and Clark district, which works to balance traditional educational standards with the needs of rural North Dakota families. By maintaining a presence in Plaza, the school plays a vital role in the community, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive connection to their local area. For more information regarding district policies, curricula, or school-specific updates, the district website serves as the primary resource for families and community members.
For more information, contact NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 497-3734 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plaza, ND with about 130 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- LEWIS AND CLARK 161
- Total Students:
- 130
- Teachers:
- 12.15
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 130 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 55.4%
- Male
- 44.6%
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.