Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
7%
5%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School?
293 students attend Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School?
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School offer ?
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School part of?
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
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