LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/lakeagassiz

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Agassiz 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 foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for successful transitions to middle school.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Lake Agassiz is known for its dedication to creating an inclusive and engaging school culture. The school leverages its location and district resources to offer various extracurricular activities and family engagement opportunities, aiming to build a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. By prioritizing a safe, collaborative learning space, Lake Agassiz seeks to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of every student who walks through its doors.

426

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	67
Black	57
Asian	10
Two or More	56
American Indian	34

White
202 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
67 (15.7 %)
Black
57 (13.4 %)
Two or More
56 (13.1 %)
American Indian
34 (8.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.3 %)

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)746-2275
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/lakeagassiz
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 31

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 69