Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cannon Ball 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cannon Ball Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 284.8 square miles around Cannon Ball, ND. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cannon Ball Elementary School's student population of 115 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
115 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cannon Ball Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon Ball Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#444 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
99%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-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 Cannon Ball Elementary School's ranking?
Cannon Ball Elementary School is ranked #444 out of 449 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Cannon Ball Elementary School?
115 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 Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cannon Ball Elementary School?
Cannon Ball Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Cannon Ball Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Ball Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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