Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hettinger 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hettinger Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hettinger 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 Hettinger Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#293 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Hettinger Elementary School's ranking?
Hettinger Elementary School is ranked #293 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Hettinger Elementary School?
163 students attend Hettinger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hettinger Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hettinger Elementary School?
Hettinger Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hettinger Elementary School offer ?
Hettinger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hettinger Elementary School part of?
Hettinger Elementary School is part of Hettinger 13 School District.
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