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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1150 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072 · (701) 845-0622 · Barnes County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL258 STUDENTS
Enrollment
258
Elementary
DISTRICT 236 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
91 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 37%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
3
Kindergarten
54
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
60
Grade 3
80
Student demographics
White
22587%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
125%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 8%
Black
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Asian
42%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11846%
Female
14054%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
45.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
51.0%
ND avg 40.0%
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
258
-42 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 20.0:1
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-tier elementary campus in Valley City, North Dakota, operated by VALLEY CITY 2. The school caters to 258 students in grades pre-K through 3. Enrollment runs roughly 22% bigger than the state mean of about 212.

Across the 4 schools in VALLEY CITY 2 (943 students total), JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL records that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Black. Compared to Barnes County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.4:1 average. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, census data for Barnes County shows median household earnings sit near $68,038, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Barnes County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,178 students), of which JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a town-center location.

Trend over the last 7 years. JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has edged down 14% since 2018, when it stood at 300 (now 258). Class-load math has fell: from 20.0:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Barnes County at a glance

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Population
10,773
Census ACS
Median income
$68,038
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,178 students

Quick facts

School name
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
VALLEY CITY 2
Address
1150 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072
Phone
(701) 845-0622
County
Barnes County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–03
Total enrollment
258
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
91 (35%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
381885000654
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 258 students in grades PK-03.
What age range does JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 03.
How many teachers does JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by VALLEY CITY 2 in Barnes County.
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