Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Elementary School serves the southeast part of West Fargo, ND, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South 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 South Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)15%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastwood Elementary School, Horace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 South Elementary School?
367 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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