Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edwin Loe 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 28% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwin Loe Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Town, ND, covering approximately 526.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edwin Loe Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Edwin Loe 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 Edwin Loe Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#405 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
83%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin Loe Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin Loe Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 449 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Edwin Loe Elementary School?
546 students attend Edwin Loe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Edwin Loe Elementary School students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwin Loe Elementary School?
Edwin Loe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Edwin Loe Elementary School offer ?
Edwin Loe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edwin Loe Elementary School part of?
Edwin Loe Elementary School is part of New Town 1 School District.
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