BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.watford-city.k12.nd.us

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Watford City Elementary School, located at 300 3rd St SE in Watford City, North Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Watford City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility for its diverse student body. By providing a foundational curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in middle and high school.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community engagement, serving as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding administrative policies. Located in a rapidly evolving region of North Dakota, Watford City Elementary plays a vital role in the area's development by ensuring that students have access to the educational tools and support systems necessary to succeed in a modern, ever-changing environment.

566

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	148
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
380 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
148 (26.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
American Indian
11 (1.9 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	MCKENZIE CO 1
Phone:	(701)444-3626
Website:	http://www.watford-city.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 1

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 79