PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BILLINGS CO 1
12793 20th St
Belfield, ND 58622
47 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School, located in Belfield, North Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Billings County School District. As a small-town institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal growth of its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the school plays a vital role in preparing children in the Belfield area for their future educational endeavors.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Billings County School District, which prioritizes accessible public education for the rural community. Through their official website, families can stay informed about district-wide initiatives, school calendars, and administrative resources. Prairie Elementary remains committed to maintaining high educational standards while utilizing the unique benefits of a smaller school setting to ensure that every student receives individualized attention within a safe and engaging atmosphere.
47
Total Students
8.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    41 (87.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: BILLINGS CO 1
Phone: (701)575-4773
Website: http://www.billingscounty.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio