TGU-TOWNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TGU 60
302 2nd St SE
Towner, ND 58788
161 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
TGU-Towner Elementary School is a public institution located in Towner, North Dakota, serving as a key component of the Towner-Granville-Upham (TGU) School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social growth, and student engagement, reflecting the values of its small-town surroundings.

As part of the TGU district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of rural North Dakota education. The administration and staff prioritize student success through personalized attention and community involvement. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local activities, aiming to prepare students for their future transitions into the middle and high school levels within the broader TGU system.
161
Total Students
12.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    149 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
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: TGU 60
Phone: (701)537-5414
Website: http://www.tgu.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 3
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
TGU VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TGU 60
Charter School
302 2nd St SE
Towner, ND 58788 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th