SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PK-8

1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301

www.ndsd.nd.gov

18 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The North Dakota School for the Deaf (NDSD), located in Devils Lake, serves as a specialized educational resource for students who are deaf or hard of hearing from preschool through eighth grade. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the unique linguistic, academic, and social needs of its students. By focusing on individualized instruction and specialized support, the institution aims to empower children to achieve their full potential in both their educational pursuits and their personal development.

Beyond its core PK-8 academic programs, the school functions as a critical hub for accessibility and advocacy within the state. Its mission emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive educational services while supporting the broader community of families and professionals involved in deaf education. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to specialized resources, the North Dakota School for the Deaf provides a tailored learning experience that bridges the gap between traditional instruction and the specific requirements of its student population.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PK-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Black	1
American Indian	13

American Indian
13 (72.2 %)
White
4 (22.2 %)
Black
1 (5.6 %)

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:	ND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Phone:	(701)665-4400
Website:	http://www.ndsd.nd.gov
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 4