NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the MINOT 1 school district, located in Minot AFB, ND with about 283 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located on the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and operates as part of the Minot Public School District. Designed specifically to serve the children of military families stationed at the base, the school plays a vital role in supporting the unique needs of a transient and service-oriented community. Because of its location, the school fosters a supportive environment that understands the challenges of military life, such as frequent deployments and relocations, while maintaining high academic standards aligned with the broader district curriculum.
The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and stability, providing a consistent educational experience for students who may have attended multiple schools across the country. Through its partnership with Minot Public Schools, North Plains Elementary offers a range of core academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services intended to help students succeed in a collaborative environment. By bridging the gap between civilian education standards and the military lifestyle, North Plains serves as both a primary learning institution and a central hub for families living on the base.
For more information, contact NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 727-3320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Minot AFB, ND 58704
(701) 727-3320
http://www.minot.k12.nd.us
NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Minot AFB, ND with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MINOT 1
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 19.92
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 283 students
- White
- 64.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Two or more races
- 10.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.