HORSE CREEK SCHOOL

HORSE CREEK 32
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
12 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Horse Creek School, located at 1812 Horse Creek Rd in Cartwright, North Dakota, is a small, rural educational institution that serves the needs of students in McKenzie County. As part of the public school system in a remote area of the state, it reflects the character of North Dakota’s agricultural communities, offering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong connection to their local surroundings.

The school functions as a focal point for the Horse Creek area, prioritizing core academic instruction while maintaining a modest scale typical of rural schools in the region. Because of its location in Cartwright—a community historically shaped by ranching and proximity to the Yellowstone River—the school often emphasizes a sense of community engagement and stability. It provides an essential educational foundation for local families who value the benefits of a small-classroom setting and the tight-knit support system that only a rural district can provide.
12
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    12 (100.0 %)
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: HORSE CREEK 32
Phone: (701)828-3080
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 7 3
Gender Ratio