WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND FORKS 1 school district, located in Grand Forks, ND with about 152 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 15 teachers, WEST 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.
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serving as part of the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Situated at 615 N 25th St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for long-term success in a diverse and evolving world.
The school is known for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. By utilizing the resources provided by the Grand Forks school district, West Elementary implements a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its learners. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by nurturing both their intellectual curiosity and their personal character.
For more information, contact WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 746-2310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
http://www.gfschools.org/west
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grand Forks, ND with about 152 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- GRAND FORKS 1
- Total Students:
- 152
- Teachers:
- 15.1
- 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
* 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 152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.