Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sargent Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sargent Central Elementary School's student population of 119 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sargent Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sargent Central Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sargent Central Elementary School's ranking?
Sargent Central Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Sargent Central Elementary School?
119 students attend Sargent Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sargent Central Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sargent Central Elementary School?
Sargent Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sargent Central Elementary School offer ?
Sargent Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sargent Central Elementary School part of?
Sargent Central Elementary School is part of Sargent Central 6 School District.
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