Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jeannette Myhre 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Every Learner to Thrive!
School Rankings
Jeannette Myhre 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 Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
5%
5%
White
47%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School's ranking?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is ranked #424 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
260 students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jeannette Myhre Elementary School offer ?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jeannette Myhre Elementary School part of?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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