Finley-sharon Elementary School

201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Finley-sharon Elementary School's student population of 66 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley-sharon Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (ND)
#61 out of 449 schools
(Top 20%)
60-79%
39%
40-59%
44%
(20-21)
≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(22-23)
3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finley-sharon Elementary School's ranking?
Finley-sharon Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Finley-sharon Elementary School?
66 students attend Finley-sharon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Finley-sharon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Finley-sharon Elementary School?
Finley-sharon Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Finley-sharon Elementary School offer ?
Finley-sharon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Finley-sharon Elementary School part of?
Finley-sharon Elementary School is part of Finley-Sharon 19 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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