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Dandan Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Dandan Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 100% (majority Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Dandan Elementary School
Kind	40
1	64
2	44
3	52
4	56
5	47
6	50

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Total Students

353 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School
2023	353
2022	353
2021	353
2020	353
2019	353
2018	353
2017	353
2016	353
2015	353
2014	353
2013	360
2012	401
2011	427
2010	481
2009	449

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Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School
2023	16
2022	16
2021	16
2020	16
2019	16
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2015	16
2014	16
2013	17
2012	20
2011	24
2010	22
2009	21

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (MP)

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School	Northern Mariana Islands	Cnmi Public School System School District
2023	22:1	17:1	22:1
2022	22:1	19:1	22:1
2021	22:1	19:1	22:1
2020	22:1	21:1	25:1
2019	22:1	21:1	25:1
2008	22:1	17:1	21:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

33%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School	Northern Mariana Islands	Cnmi Public School System School District
2023	17%	34%	44%
2022	17%	36%	44%

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Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

White

n/a

Hawaiian

82%

58%

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School	Northern Mariana Islands	Cnmi Public School System School District
2023	82%	58%	51%
2022	82%	58%	51%

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Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.30

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2022-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School	Northern Mariana Islands	Cnmi Public School System School District
2023	0.30	0.55	0.53
2022	0.30	0.54	0.53

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Eligible for

71%

n/a

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dandan Elementary School	Northern Mariana Islands	Cnmi Public School System School District
2023	71%	100%	59%
2008	60%	51%	51%

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Eligible for (07-08)

39%

48%

School District Name

Cnmi Public School System School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dandan Elementary School?

353 students attend Dandan Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Dandan Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Dandan Elementary School?

Dandan Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.

What grades does Dandan Elementary School offer ?

Dandan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Dandan Elementary School part of?

Dandan Elementary School is part of Cnmi Public School System School District.

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