NORTHERN CASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTHERN CASS 97
16021 18th St SE
Hunter, ND 58048
343 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Northern Cass Elementary School, located in Hunter, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Northern Cass School District, the elementary school is defined by a commitment to fostering a personalized and student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive culture, aiming to build strong relationships between students, staff, and families to ensure that every child feels valued and prepared for academic success.

Beyond core academics, the school integrates modern pedagogical practices that focus on project-based learning and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its position within a close-knit community, Northern Cass Elementary provides a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere that encourages student agency. Through its comprehensive programming and focus on individual growth, the school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
343
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    335 (97.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: NORTHERN CASS 97
Phone: (701)874-2322
Website: http://www.northerncassschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 30
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 60
Gender Ratio