MIDKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MIDKOTA 7
203 Curtis Ave W
Binford, ND 58416
92 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Midkota Elementary School, located in Binford, North Dakota, serves as a central pillar of the local rural community. As part of the Midkota School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment that caters to the unique needs of students living in a small-town setting. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can engage collaboratively in the educational process.

Beyond core academics, Midkota Elementary focuses on character development and preparing its students for future success, utilizing the resources available through the district to maintain a well-rounded curriculum. By leveraging its small size, the school is able to offer focused attention and a community-oriented approach, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. For those seeking detailed information on programs, school calendars, or district policies, the official school website remains the primary resource for the community.
92
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    84 (91.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIDKOTA 7
Phone: (701)676-2511
Website: http://www.midkotaschools.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 7
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 14
Gender Ratio