HEART RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.dickinson.k12.nd.us

252 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heart River Elementary School is a public school located in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving students in the Dickinson Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, focusing on core subjects while encouraging curiosity and active participation.

As part of the broader Dickinson school community, Heart River Elementary emphasizes strong collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. The school provides a variety of resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting an inclusive atmosphere. With its focus on character building and educational excellence, Heart River Elementary serves as a foundational institution for the families of Dickinson.

252

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEART RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	47
Black	9
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
191 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
47 (18.7 %)
Black
9 (3.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	DICKINSON 1
Phone:	(701)456-0012
Website:	http://www.dickinson.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 38

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45