NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
North Plains Elementary School is located on the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and operates as part of the Minot Public School District. Designed specifically to serve the children of military families stationed at the base, the school plays a vital role in supporting the unique needs of a transient and service-oriented community. Because of its location, the school fosters a supportive environment that understands the challenges of military life, such as frequent deployments and relocations, while maintaining high academic standards aligned with the broader district curriculum.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and stability, providing a consistent educational experience for students who may have attended multiple schools across the country. Through its partnership with Minot Public Schools, North Plains Elementary offers a range of core academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services intended to help students succeed in a collaborative environment. By bridging the gap between civilian education standards and the military lifestyle, North Plains serves as both a primary learning institution and a central hub for families living on the base.
238
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White145
Hispanic37
Black18
Asian7
Two or More30
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    145 (60.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (15.5 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (12.6 %)
  • Black
    18 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MINOT 1
Phone: (701)727-3320
Website: http://www.minot.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten46
Grade 138
Grade 242
Grade 341
Grade 432
Grade 539
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11548.3%
Male12351.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)