Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nathan Twining Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nathan Twining Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 79.3 square miles around Grand Forks Afb, ND. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Twining Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nathan Twining Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Twining Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Twining 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
#38 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
8%
5%
White
59%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Twining Elementary School's ranking?
Nathan Twining Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Nathan Twining Elementary School?
228 students attend Nathan Twining Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nathan Twining Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Twining Elementary School?
Nathan Twining Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Nathan Twining Elementary School offer ?
Nathan Twining Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nathan Twining Elementary School part of?
Nathan Twining Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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