Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Velva Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Velva Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Velva school district, covering approximately 581.7 square miles in and around Velva, ND. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Velva Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Velva Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Velva 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
#96 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Velva Elementary School's ranking?
Velva Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Velva Elementary School often compared to?
Velva Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anamoose Elementary School, Bm Hanson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Velva Elementary School?
217 students attend Velva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Velva Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Velva Elementary School?
Velva Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Velva Elementary School offer ?
Velva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Velva Elementary School part of?
Velva Elementary School is part of Velva 1 School District.
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