West Elementary School (Closed 2023)

400 Dakota Ave Nw
Buffalo, ND 58011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, West 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ND)
(17-18)
40-59%
44%
(17-18)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% ND state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
67 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Maple Valley 4 School District.

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