Ellendale Elementary School serves 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Ellendale Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ellendale Elementary School's student population of 171 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
171 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ellendale Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ellendale Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#5 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
11%

Asian
2%
1%

Hispanic
7%
6%

Black
1%
5%

White
86%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

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 Ellendale Elementary School's ranking?
Ellendale Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary School?
171 students attend Ellendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ellendale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellendale Elementary School?
Ellendale Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellendale Elementary School offer ?
Ellendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ellendale Elementary School part of?
Ellendale Elementary School is part of Ellendale 40 School District.
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