Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern Cass Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northern Cass Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hunter, ND, encompassing approximately 431.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Cass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Cass Elementary School's student population of 350 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Northern Cass Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Cass Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#73 out of 449 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
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)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Northern Cass Elementary School's ranking?
Northern Cass Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Northern Cass Elementary School?
350 students attend Northern Cass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Northern Cass Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Cass Elementary School?
Northern Cass Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Northern Cass Elementary School offer ?
Northern Cass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northern Cass Elementary School part of?
Northern Cass Elementary School is part of Northern Cass 97 School District.
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