Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nathan Twining Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nathan Twining Elementary School's student population of 254 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Twining Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Twining Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
19%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #18 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Nathan Twining Elementary School?
254 students attend Nathan Twining Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Nathan Twining Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Twining Elementary School?
Nathan Twining Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathan Twining Elementary School offer ?
Nathan Twining Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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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