Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Steele-dawson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steele-dawson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Steele-dawson Elementary School's student population of 232 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steele-dawson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steele-dawson Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#160 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steele-dawson Elementary School's ranking?
Steele-dawson Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 459 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Steele-dawson Elementary School?
232 students attend Steele-dawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Steele-dawson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steele-dawson Elementary School?
Steele-dawson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Steele-dawson Elementary School offer ?
Steele-dawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steele-dawson Elementary School part of?
Steele-dawson Elementary School is part of Kidder County 1 School District.
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