South Heart Elementary School

310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Heart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Heart Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

South Heart 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 South Heart Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#274 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
39%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
6%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
94%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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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 South Heart Elementary School's ranking?
South Heart Elementary School is ranked #274 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend South Heart Elementary School?
241 students attend South Heart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Heart Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Heart Elementary School?
South Heart Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Heart Elementary School offer ?
South Heart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Heart Elementary School part of?
South Heart Elementary School is part of South Heart 9 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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