Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: North Plains Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Minot Afb, ND, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Plains Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Plains 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 North Plains Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#35 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Plains Elementary School's ranking?
North Plains Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are North Plains Elementary School often compared to?
North Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
234 students attend North Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of North Plains Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does North Plains Elementary School offer ?
North Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Plains Elementary School part of?
North Plains Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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