Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Center-stanton 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 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- 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: Center-Stanton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Center school district, encompassing approximately 544.7 square miles around Center, ND. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center-stanton Elementary School's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To Provide Each Student Educational Opportunities... ...To Become Positive, Competent, Creative Citizens.
School Rankings
Center-stanton 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 Center-stanton Elementary School is 0.15, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center-stanton Elementary School's ranking?
Center-stanton Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
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 Center-stanton Elementary School?
146 students attend Center-stanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Center-stanton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center-stanton Elementary School?
Center-stanton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Center-stanton Elementary School offer ?
Center-stanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center-stanton Elementary School part of?
Center-stanton Elementary School is part of Center-Stanton 1 School District.
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