Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tgu-towner 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TGU-Towner Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,053.5 square miles in Towner, ND. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the zone's furthest edge located about 32.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tgu-towner Elementary School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Tgu-towner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tgu-towner Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#359 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tgu-towner Elementary School's ranking?
Tgu-towner Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 449 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Tgu-towner Elementary School?
154 students attend Tgu-towner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tgu-towner Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tgu-towner Elementary School?
Tgu-towner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Tgu-towner Elementary School offer ?
Tgu-towner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tgu-towner Elementary School part of?
Tgu-towner Elementary School is part of TGU 60 School District.
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