NORTH SHORE PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWIS AND CLARK 161
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
134 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
North Shore Plaza Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Plaza, North Dakota. As part of the Lewis and Clark Public School District, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school functions within a district committed to small-town values, offering a focused learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and core academic development.

The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Lewis and Clark district, which works to balance traditional educational standards with the needs of rural North Dakota families. By maintaining a presence in Plaza, the school plays a vital role in the community, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive connection to their local area. For more information regarding district policies, curricula, or school-specific updates, the district website serves as the primary resource for families and community members.
134
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    110 (82.1 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (11.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (5.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7 %)
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: LEWIS AND CLARK 161
Phone: (701)497-3734
Website: http://www.lewisandclark.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 9
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PARSHALL 3
Charter School 141 Students
211 1st Ave NW
Parshall, ND 58770 (9.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th