Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt Pleasant 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 112 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant 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 Mt Pleasant 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
#186 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
39%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #186 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Elementary School?
112 students attend Mt Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mt Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Pleasant Elementary School?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Mt Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mt Pleasant Elementary School is part of MT Pleasant 4 School District.
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