FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FT RANSOM 6
135 Mill Rd
Fort Ransom, ND 58033
22 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Fort Ransom Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the scenic Sheyenne River Valley of North Dakota. Operating as a single-school district, it serves a close-knit community by providing personalized education for students in the elementary grades. The school prides itself on its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a high degree of teacher-student interaction, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fort Ransom Elementary is deeply integrated into the local culture and history of the region. The school emphasizes traditional values and community involvement, often leveraging its unique location to provide hands-on learning opportunities that connect students to the local environment. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle and high school programs in neighboring districts.
22
Total Students
3.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    20 (90.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (9.1 %)
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: FT RANSOM 6
Phone: (701)973-2591
Website: http://www.fortransom.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 3
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 3
Gender Ratio