PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PARK RIVER AREA 8 school district, located in Park River, ND with about 312 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 26 teachers, PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the small city of Park River, North Dakota, and serves as a foundational component of the Park River Area School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a rural community. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its children for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its academic mission, Park River Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the local area. The school is integrated into the broader Park River K-12 system, which encourages community involvement and provides a localized approach to education that prioritizes personal attention and teacher-student relationships. Families and interested community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.parkriverk12.com.

For more information, contact PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 284-7164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

605 6th St W
Park River, ND 58270
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PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Park River, ND with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
PARK RIVER AREA 8
Total Students:
312
Teachers:
26
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 schoolwide 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 312 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
39.7%
Male
60.3%

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.