CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the FARGO 1 school district, located in Fargo, ND with about 758 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school serving grades 6–8 within the Fargo Public Schools district in Fargo, North Dakota. Located on 13th Avenue South, the school is named in honor of Carl Ben Eielson, a pioneering Alaskan aviator and North Dakota native. It serves as a key educational hub for the community, focusing on the developmental needs of adolescents through a structured curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fargo Public Schools, emphasizing academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, Eielson Middle School provides a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to foster a well-rounded learning environment. For more specific information regarding school policies, current events, or enrollment, you can visit their official district page at [www.fargo.k12.nd.us](http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us).

For more information, contact CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (701) 446-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
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CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Fargo, ND with about 758 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
FARGO 1
Total Students:
758
Teachers:
56.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 758 students

White
65.7%
Black or African American
15.3%
Asian
7.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.