J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-2265
District: Grand Forks 1 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 482 students
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serves grades PK-5 in the Grand Forks 1 School District. It is among the few public schools in North Dakota to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Forks, ND. 482 students attend J Nelson Kelly Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 North Dakota State Assessments (NDSA) data from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: September 18, 2024
My child has been bullied for the past two years. Discriminated against by peers. The teachers do NOTHING. When the counselor got involved, they all tried to make my child be FRIENDS with their bully WHILE being actively bullied by them. They refused my diagnosed child access to federally mandated supports for 8 months, and only followed through when I threatened a lawsuit.
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Posted: September 12, 2014
My kindergartener has suffered from bullying from 5th graders since he started school this year. The teachers do not do anything to address the bullying. My son says the kids take younger kids forcibly into places out of sight from teachers and proceed to choke, punch, kick, and threaten with contraband. My son loves to go to school, but I am taking my child out of that school because it is not safe.
Posted: November 6, 2013
My oldest son has gone to Kelly sense 2nd & is now a 5th grader. And my 2nd oldest of four also attends he's in K. I love Kelly so much. Teachers def care bout the students and always makes sure students get the help they need. I hope I can stay in this school zone until all 4 of my kids get through elementary. I've dealt with two other schools in gf & kelly is way better compared to the other 2.
Posted: September 2, 2013
J Nelson Kelly is an awesome school to send your child. The classroom teachers are on top of all their plans and are easily accommodating for special needs children as well. They are pleasant people to talk to and to voice your opinions with. I cannot say enough about this school at this time. It does address bullying and tries very hard to nip it in the bud as soon as it starts to happen. All though I will say that sometimes a parent still has to step in and rectify some issues with their children and others (what parent doesn't?) It is still an overall very good school and I'm glad my child attends.
Posted: October 30, 2012
My daughter transferred to Kelly from out of state, and we love it. The teachers are amazing and the principal is terrific. The school is clean and full of great energy. They clearly have fun decorating the school for holidays and seasons...it's bright, updated well, and just a wonderful place. They really care and are always happy to take time and answer any questions. My daughter is thriving there! I've always thought the ladies in the front office are very friendly and helpful, so I'm not sure what the other reviewers have experienced. Maybe they were just having a bad day.
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| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kollinger Hall | Apartment Complex | Grand Forks AFB | ND | 17.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks Air Force Base | Grand Forks Air Force Base | ND | 16.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Grand Forks AFB | 16.2 mi. |
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