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ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3131 S 28th St, Fargo, ND, 58103

About ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

In Fargo, North Dakota, Ed Clapp Elementary School is a public elementary school. It is in a mid-size city. The school has 437 students in grades K–5 and a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which is better than the district average. Ed Clapp has one full-time school counselor and 45 full-time equivalent teachers to help students grow academically and socially. Recent standardized tests show that 22% of students at Ed Clapp Elementary are good at math and 27% are good at reading. There are 53% female and 47% male students, and 76% of them are economically disadvantaged. This shows that the school has a lot of socioeconomic diversity. The school also has students from many different racial and ethnic groups, which adds to the diversity of the school. Ed Clapp Elementary has a standard curriculum and may offer programs like Gifted & Talented to help students who are ahead of their peers. The school gets support from the community because it is in a residential area of Fargo where families are involved. Overall, Ed Clapp Elementary School shows that it cares about serving a diverse group of students and is always looking for ways to help them do better in school.

ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

3131 S 28th St, Fargo, ND, 58103

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Phone

(701) 446-2900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
437
Total Students
$86638
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 147 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:27 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.25%
Asian 5.95%
Hispanic 6.86%
Black 35.7%
Two+ Races 7.09%
Native Am. 1.14%
White
43.25%
Asian
5.95%
Hispanic
6.86%
Black
35.7%
Two+ Races
7.09%
Native Am.
1.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 437
53.32%
233 Female
46.68%
204 Male

Student Population

437 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

874 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Creative Minds" program at Ed Clapp Elementary School in Fargo, North Dakota, is making the school stand out. It pushes students to find new and interesting ways to learn about the arts. This program encourages students to try different kinds of art, like painting, sculpture, digital design, and acting. Teachers have noticed that their students are more creative and willing to speak up. A lot of students were excited to show off their work at a special school show.

Ed Clapp also started a "Kindness Campaign" to get students to be nice to each other at school and outside of school. Students are being kind and caring by helping their classmates or doing community service projects.

FAQ

Q1. What do students at Ed Clapp learn?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on building basic skills and good habits.

Q2. Are there any classes for specific subjects?

Ans. Yes, students study art, music, and physical education.

Q3. How can parents keep up to date?

Ans. They get information through emails, apps, and notices.

Q4. Are there programs after school?

Ans. There may be seasonal or club options available.

Q5. How do you help new learners?

Ans. Staff help them get used to things by being friendly.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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