WISHEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WISHEK 19
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
142 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wishek Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Wishek, North Dakota. As part of the Wishek Public School District, the institution serves a tight-knit community, focusing on providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that leverages its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and local families.

Academic life at the school is structured to meet state standards while maintaining the personal attention often found in smaller educational facilities. Beyond the classroom, Wishek Elementary is integrated into the broader culture of the district, often participating in regional school activities and community-focused initiatives. By prioritizing both academic development and character building, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into secondary education.
142
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (6.3 %)
  • American Indian
    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: WISHEK 19
Phone: (701)452-2892
Website: http://www.wishek.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 22
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 14
Gender Ratio