Cannon Ball Elementary School serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Cannon Ball Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannon Ball Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cannon Ball Elementary School's student population of 137 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cannon Ball Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cannon Ball Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#456 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
99%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%

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 Cannon Ball Elementary School's ranking?
Cannon Ball Elementary School is ranked #456 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Cannon Ball Elementary School?
137 students attend Cannon Ball Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cannon Ball Elementary School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon Ball Elementary School?
Cannon Ball Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cannon Ball Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Ball Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannon Ball Elementary School part of?
Cannon Ball Elementary School is part of Solen 3 School District.
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