Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Stark 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Stark Elementary School serves the west part of Mandan, ND, covering an area of approximately 133.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Stark Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower all students to develop skills for life-long learning and responsible decision making to contribute to a global society.
School Rankings
Mary Stark 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 Mary Stark Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#350 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
5%
5%
White
63%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Stark Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Stark Elementary School is ranked #350 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Mary Stark Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Stark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School, Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Red Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Mary Stark Elementary School?
193 students attend Mary Stark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mary Stark Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Stark Elementary School?
Mary Stark Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Mary Stark Elementary School offer ?
Mary Stark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Stark Elementary School part of?
Mary Stark Elementary School is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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