SPRING CREEK COLONY ELEMENTARY - 04

Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Leola School District 44-2 school district, located in Forbes, ND with about 29 students offering grade levels from 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 3 teachers, Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Spring Creek Colony Elementary is a small, specialized educational facility located in Forbes, North Dakota. As a school serving a colony setting, it functions as an essential educational anchor for the local community, providing instruction tailored to the specific needs and cultural values of the residents living within the Spring Creek Hutterite Colony.

The school operates under the Ellendale Public School District, ensuring that students receive a state-accredited education while maintaining the close-knit, traditional structure characteristic of colony-based learning environments. With its isolated rural location and focused student body, the school emphasizes foundational academic skills and community-oriented values, serving as a primary site for primary education within this unique North Dakota agricultural enclave.

For more information, contact Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 at (605) 439-3477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.