Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
North Plains Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Plains Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#62 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
18%
6%
Black
7%
5%
White
60%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 North Plains Elementary School's ranking?
North Plains Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
258 students attend North Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Plains Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Plains Elementary School offer ?
North Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Plains Elementary School part of?
North Plains Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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