Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Star 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 45-49% (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 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: North Star Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Cando, ND, encompassing approximately 651.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 15.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Star Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Productive Learning Today . . . Successful Living Tomorrow
School Rankings
North Star 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 North Star Elementary School is 0.21, which is less 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
#163 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 Star Elementary School's ranking?
North Star Elementary School is ranked #163 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?
45-49% 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 North Star Elementary School?
208 students attend North Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Star Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School?
North Star Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does North Star Elementary School offer ?
North Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Star Elementary School part of?
North Star Elementary School is part of North Star 10 School District.
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