MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ms.mandan.k12.nd.us/

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Stark Elementary School, located in Mandan, North Dakota, is a public elementary school serving students in the Mandan Public School District. As part of a district dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school is committed to preparing its young learners for future success by balancing rigorous core academics with character development and social-emotional learning.

The school is well-integrated into the local Mandan community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on inclusive learning, Mary Stark Elementary offers various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and a focus on student-centered instruction, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where children feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships.

243

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	30
Black	19
Two or More	14
American Indian	35

White
145 (59.7 %)
American Indian
35 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (12.3 %)
Black
19 (7.8 %)
Two or More
14 (5.8 %)

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:	MANDAN 1
Phone:	(701)751-6506
Website:	http://ms.mandan.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 12

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 40