PINGREE-BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PINGREE-BUCHANAN 10
208 3rd Ave
Buchanan, ND 58420
98 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School, located in Buchanan, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local rural community. As part of the Pingree-Buchanan School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between educators, students, and families, which allows for more personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school strives to prepare students for future educational success by promoting a positive learning culture and active community involvement. By maintaining a centralized presence in Buchanan, the school plays an essential role in the social and academic development of the area's youth. For parents and community members interested in specific curricula, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official website at http://www.pingree.k12.nd.us, which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-related communications.
98
Total Students
7.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (90.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (4.1 %)
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: PINGREE-BUCHANAN 10
Phone: (701)252-4653
Website: http://www.pingree-buchanan.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 12
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 11
Gender Ratio