NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTH STAR 10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
223 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
North Star Elementary School, located in Cando, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the North Star Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while preparing them for their future academic endeavors.

Being situated in a smaller, rural North Dakota town, the school plays a vital role in the community’s social and educational life. The district strives to maintain a balance between traditional learning values and modern educational standards, often utilizing smaller class sizes to provide more individualized attention to students. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, North Star Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
223
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    200 (89.7 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: NORTH STAR 10
Phone: (701)968-4416
Website: http://www.northstar.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 20
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 23
Gender Ratio