Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Manvel Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manvel Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Manvel, ND, encompassing approximately 139.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manvel Elementary School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
Empower Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Manvel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manvel Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#138 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 Manvel Elementary School's ranking?
Manvel Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Manvel Elementary School?
192 students attend Manvel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Manvel Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manvel Elementary School?
Manvel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manvel Elementary School offer ?
Manvel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manvel Elementary School part of?
Manvel Elementary School is part of Manvel 125 School District.
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