Ellendale High School

321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, Ellendale High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellendale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

Ellendale High School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Ellendale High School ranks within the top 1% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellendale High School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (ND)
#2 out of 461 schools
(Top 1%)
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60-79%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellendale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellendale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ellendale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ellendale High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ellendale High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ellendale High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
94%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ellendale High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Ellendale High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ellendale High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ellendale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellendale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellendale High School's ranking?
Ellendale High School is ranked #2 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellendale High School?
The graduation rate of Ellendale High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ellendale High School?
81 students attend Ellendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ellendale High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellendale High School?
Ellendale High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellendale High School offer ?
Ellendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellendale High School part of?
Ellendale High School is part of Ellendale 40 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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