PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/phoenix

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Phoenix Elementary School, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serves as a distinct educational institution within the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and the cultivation of strong character. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a student-centered approach, Phoenix Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the resources and collaborative efforts of the broader Grand Forks school system. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that promote social growth and school spirit. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a focus on essential foundational skills, Phoenix Elementary works to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

260

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	25
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	17

White
176 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.6 %)
Two or More
24 (9.2 %)
American Indian
17 (6.5 %)
Black
16 (6.2 %)
Asian
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:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2240
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/phoenix
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 34

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42