Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Drayton 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Drayton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Drayton, ND school district, encompassing approximately 194.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drayton Elementary School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Drayton 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 Drayton Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#384 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Drayton Elementary School's ranking?
Drayton Elementary School is ranked #384 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Drayton Elementary School often compared to?
Drayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Drayton Elementary School?
120 students attend Drayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Drayton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drayton Elementary School?
Drayton Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Drayton Elementary School offer ?
Drayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drayton Elementary School part of?
Drayton Elementary School is part of Drayton 19 School District.
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