Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L E Berger 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than 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 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L.E. Berger Elementary School serves the northeast part of West Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
L E Berger Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
Campus Size
17 acres
School Rankings
L E Berger 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 L E Berger Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#365 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Gold
School Mascot
Berger Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L E Berger Elementary School's ranking?
L E Berger Elementary School is ranked #365 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend L E Berger Elementary School?
360 students attend L E Berger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of L E Berger Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L E Berger Elementary School?
L E Berger Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does L E Berger Elementary School offer ?
L E Berger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L E Berger Elementary School part of?
L E Berger Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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