Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnes County North Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnes County North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Barnes County North Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barnes County North Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnes County North Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
99%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnes County North Elementary School's ranking?
Barnes County North Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Barnes County North Elementary School?
165 students attend Barnes County North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Barnes County North Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnes County North Elementary School?
Barnes County North Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnes County North Elementary School offer ?
Barnes County North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Barnes County North Elementary School part of?
Barnes County North Elementary School is part of Barnes County North 7 School District.
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