Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kensal Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kensal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kensal Elementary School's student population of 33 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kensal 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 Kensal Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#67 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Kensal Elementary School's ranking?
Kensal Elementary School is ranked #67 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Kensal Elementary School?
33 students attend Kensal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kensal Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensal Elementary School?
Kensal Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kensal Elementary School offer ?
Kensal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kensal Elementary School part of?
Kensal Elementary School is part of Kensal 19 School District.
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