J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction Grand Forks, ND Grades PK–05 City: Small Grand Forks, ND-MN SchoolScore™ A+ (92.3)
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J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (92.3)
482
Students
37.2
Teachers
13:1
Student:Teacher
(701)746-2265
Phone
http://www.gfschools.org
Website

J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the GRAND FORKS 1 district in Grand Forks, NORTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 482 students enrolled; a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
482.0
State avg: 219.0
▲ 120% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.96:1
State avg: 11.6:1
▲ 12% worse
Free Lunch %
13.9%
State avg: 33.7%
▼ 59% better
School Details
School Name
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
380813000255
State School ID
ND-18001-44991
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3000 Cherry St
City
Grand Forks
State
North Dakota
ZIP Code
58201
County
Grand Forks County
Metro Area
Grand Forks, ND-MN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
3800
State Leg. Upper
38017
State Leg. Lower
38017
Latitude
47.89135
Longitude
-97.03659
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
482
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.2
Teachers FTE
📐
13:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 67 13.9%
Not Applicable 46 9.5%
District Info
District Name
GRAND FORKS 1
LEAID
3808130
State LEA ID
ND-18001
Phone
(701)746-2200
Website
http://www.gfschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Grand Forks
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$130,922K
Federal Revenue
$21,478K
State Revenue
$69,573K
Local Revenue
$39,871K
Total Expenditure
$137,119K
Instruction Exp.
$75,365K
Support Services
$35,584K
Other Current Exp.
$5,037K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grand Forks · Middle
0.1 mi
2
VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grand Forks · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grand Forks · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Grand Forks · High
1.3 mi
5
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grand Forks · Middle
1.5 mi
6
GRAND FORKS VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grand Forks · Not reported
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
482 students are enrolled at J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 37.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.
What grades does J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 05.
Is J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metropolitan area.
What school district does J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the GRAND FORKS 1 school district.
How much does GRAND FORKS 1 spend per student?
The GRAND FORKS 1 district spends approximately $284,479,253 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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