Drayton Elementary School
Tel:
(701) 454-3324
Drayton Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Drayton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 26% (majority American Indian and Black).
School Overview
Drayton Elementary School's student population of 157 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Drayton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 453 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Drayton Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ND) |
Overall Testing Rank | #282 out of 453 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 85% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Drayton 19 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ND Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Drayton Elementary School is Drayton High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Saint Thomas High School (12.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Thomas Elementary School (12.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Drayton Drayton High School Grades: 9-12 | 42 students
0.0 miles
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324 0.0 9-12 42 - Saint Thomas Saint Thomas Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 40 students
12.8 miles
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424 12.8 PK-6 40 - Saint Thomas Saint Thomas High School Grades: 7-12 | 21 students
12.8 miles
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424 12.8 7-12 21 - Grafton Grafton Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 118 students
14.5 miles
1556 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469 14.5 7-8 118 - Grafton Upper Valley Spec Ed Unit Special Education School
14.7 miles
516 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574 14.7 n/a n/a
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