J Nelson Kelly Elementary School

J Nelson Kelly Elementary School serves 494 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Grand Forks, North Dakota. With 37 full-time teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 46th among North Dakota's 457 elementary schools, placing it in the 90th percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 64% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 63% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective instruction across core subjects. Located on Cherry Street in Grand Forks, J Nelson Kelly Elementary sits within a stable residential community where the median household income is $65,498 and nearly 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median home value of $262,000 reflects a middle-class area with established families who value education. The school serves this small city community of over 42,000 residents, providing a solid educational foundation for young learners in a supportive environment.