Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hettinger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hettinger Elementary School's student population of 172 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Hettinger 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 Hettinger Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#234 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hettinger Elementary School's ranking?
Hettinger Elementary School is ranked #234 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Hettinger Elementary School?
172 students attend Hettinger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hettinger Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hettinger Elementary School?
Hettinger Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Hettinger Elementary School offer ?
Hettinger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hettinger Elementary School part of?
Hettinger Elementary School is part of Hettinger 13 School District.
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