Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dunseith 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunseith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dunseith Elementary School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunseith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunseith Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
97%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunseith Elementary School's ranking?
Dunseith Elementary School is ranked #452 out of 459 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Dunseith Elementary School?
275 students attend Dunseith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dunseith Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunseith Elementary School?
Dunseith Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dunseith Elementary School offer ?
Dunseith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunseith Elementary School part of?
Dunseith Elementary School is part of Dunseith 1 School District.
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