FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FESSENDEN-BOWDON 25
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
130 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School, located in Fessenden, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Fessenden-Bowdon School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while nurturing the social and emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the institution is able to provide personalized attention, encouraging strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating essential skills and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. The school serves as a central pillar of the area, reflecting the values of the local North Dakota community through its commitment to educational equity and student engagement. For families and community members, the school’s official website acts as a resource for information regarding school events, district policies, and ongoing efforts to support the academic journey of every child in the district.
130
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (97.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.3 %)
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: FESSENDEN-BOWDON 25
Phone: (701)547-3296
Website: http://www.fessenden-bowdon.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 13
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio