Saint Thomas Elementary School (Closed 2021)

375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saint Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
20 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#98 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
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≥50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
6%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saint Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
St Thomas 43 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Saint Thomas Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Saint Thomas Elementary School?
20 students attend Saint Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Saint Thomas Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Thomas Elementary School?
Saint Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saint Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Saint Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Saint Thomas Elementary School part of?
Saint Thomas Elementary School is part of St Thomas 43 School District.

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