PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEW SALEM-ALMONT 49
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
210 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School is a public school located in New Salem, North Dakota, serving students within the New Salem-Almont School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, it emphasizes providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of local children. The school is dedicated to foundational education, focusing on academic core subjects while fostering social and emotional growth to prepare students for their transition into secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the New Salem-Almont School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community involvement. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, Prairie View Elementary benefits from close-knit relationships between teachers, students, and parents. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or district policies, the official school website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.
210
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    199 (94.8 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: NEW SALEM-ALMONT 49
Phone: (701)843-7823
Website: http://www.newsalem.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
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 2
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio