Eckelson, ND is a small rural town in the north-central part of the state. The town has a population of just over 500 people and is home to one school - Eckelson Elementary/Middle School. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and offers a comprehensive curriculum with many extracurricular activities such as athletics, art, music and technology. It prides itself on its rigorous academic standards while creating an atmosphere for students in which they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Student performance at Eckelson Elementary/Middle School is tracked by the state's educational rating system, which consistently ranks it amongst the highest performing schools in North Dakota. As such, local families have come to rely on the school for providing their children with an education that will prepare them well for high school and beyond.
Eckelson schools spend $12,210 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 288 students per librarian, and 283 children per counselor.