Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Perkett 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 40-44% (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 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perkett Elementary School serves the southwest part of Minot, ND, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone at 2.2 miles and the furthest edge being 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perkett Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 8% 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
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perkett 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 Perkett Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#186 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
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
15:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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)17.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Perkett Elementary School's ranking?
Perkett Elementary School is ranked #186 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?
40-44% 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 Perkett Elementary School?
394 students attend Perkett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Perkett Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perkett Elementary School?
Perkett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Perkett Elementary School offer ?
Perkett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perkett Elementary School part of?
Perkett Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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