NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the NEW TOWN 1 school district, located in New Town, ND with about 231 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 15 teachers, NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in New Town, North Dakota, and serves as a key educational institution within the New Town Public School District. Situated on the Fort Berthold Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the community, often balancing traditional academic curricula with programs that honor and reflect the cultural heritage of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.
As part of the broader New Town school system, the elementary school is committed to improving student outcomes through community engagement and dedicated instructional staff. The school administration and faculty work to create a bridge between home and school life, recognizing the importance of local involvement in a student’s success. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, providing resources and educational opportunities that aim to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed both within the reservation and in the global landscape.
For more information, contact NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 627-3658 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
http://www.newtown.k12.nd.us/
NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in New Town, ND with about 231 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- NEW TOWN 1
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 15.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 231 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 87% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 87.4%
- White
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.