FINLEY-SHARON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FINLEY-SHARON 19
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
45 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Finley-Sharon Elementary School, located in Finley, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local rural community. As part of a small-town district, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to develop both socially and emotionally within a close-knit setting.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing its small-class structure, Finley-Sharon aims to prepare elementary students for future academic success by building a solid foundation in core subjects while integrating essential 21st-century skills. The school remains dedicated to the values of a rural education system, prioritizing student development in a safe, collaborative, and encouraging campus culture.
45
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    40 (88.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (2.2 %)
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: FINLEY-SHARON 19
Phone: (701)524-2420
Website: http://www.finleysharonschool.com
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 5
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 7
Gender Ratio