Overview
CENTRAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Buxton, North Dakota. The school enrolls 109 students. It is part of the CENTRAL VALLEY 3 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 34% state average)
Intimate school community
109 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictCENTRAL VALLEY 3
County38097
CityBuxton
ZIP58218
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID380414000103
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment109
White94.5%
Hispanic / Latino0.9%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %20%
State Avg34%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)