KIDDER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KIDDER COUNTY 1
101 4th St SE
Steele, ND 58482
251 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Steele-Dawson Elementary School is located in Steele, North Dakota, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kidder County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for local elementary students, focusing on core academic development while fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. The school works closely with the broader district to ensure that students have access to essential resources and a curriculum designed to prepare them for middle and high school success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the Kidder County community. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Steele-Dawson Elementary emphasizes the importance of student character, community engagement, and personalized attention. Families interested in specific school policies, district news, or enrollment information can find further details through the official Kidder County School District website at http://www.kiddercounty.k12.nd.us/.
251
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    236 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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: KIDDER COUNTY 1
Phone: (701)475-2243
Website: http://www.kiddercounty.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 38
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 31
Gender Ratio