Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alexander Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alexander Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 335.6 square miles in Alexander, ND, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is about 20.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexander Elementary School's student population of 195 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Alexander Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Badlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
195 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Alexander Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
Alexander Elementary School is part of Alexander 2 School District.
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