J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Nelson Kelly Elementary School, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Grand Forks Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school typically focuses on core curriculum areas while offering resources to help students build essential literacy and mathematical skills necessary for their future academic success.

The school community places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture, often highlighting the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, J. Nelson Kelly Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to be responsible and engaged members of the community. For families interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for administrative information and district-wide updates.

476

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	18
Black	14
Asian	9
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
393 (82.6 %)
Two or More
41 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.8 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2265
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	43.7%
Male	268	56.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th