SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/south

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School is a public primary school located in West Fargo, North Dakota, operating under the West Fargo Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while providing opportunities for social and emotional growth.

As a member of the growing West Fargo school system, South Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to modern instructional practices and community involvement. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation in both academic and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and character development, South Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grades within the district.

381

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	21
Black	53
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	17

White
260 (68.2 %)
Black
53 (13.9 %)
Two or More
24 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.5 %)
American Indian
17 (4.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)

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:	WEST FARGO 6
Phone:	(701)356-2100
Website:	http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/south
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70