Serving 429 students in grades 5-6, Bakken 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 was 16% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
6%
Black
9%
5%
White
65%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williston 1 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakken Elementary School's ranking?
Bakken Elementary School is ranked #426 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Bakken Elementary School?
429 students attend Bakken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bakken Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bakken Elementary School?
Bakken Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bakken Elementary School offer ?
Bakken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bakken Elementary School part of?
Bakken Elementary School is part of Williston 1 School District.
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