Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School's student population of 130 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#338 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School's ranking?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School?
130 students attend Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School offer ?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School part of?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is part of Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District.
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