WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCKENZIE CO 1 school district, located in Watford City, ND with about 953 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 61 teachers, WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 300 3rd St SE in Watford City, North Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Watford City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for its diverse student body. By providing a foundational curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in middle and high school.
The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community engagement, serving as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding administrative policies. Located in a rapidly evolving region of North Dakota, Watford City Elementary plays a vital role in the area's development by ensuring that students have access to the educational tools and support systems necessary to succeed in a modern, ever-changing environment.
For more information, contact WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 444-2985 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-2985
WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Watford City, ND with about 953 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MCKENZIE CO 1
- Total Students:
- 953
- Teachers:
- 61.5
- 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 953 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATFORD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.