Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westhope 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Westhope Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Westhope, ND school district, encompassing an area of approximately 350.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westhope Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westhope 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 Westhope Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#328 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
White
96%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 Westhope Elementary School's ranking?
Westhope Elementary School is ranked #328 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Westhope Elementary School?
79 students attend Westhope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Westhope Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westhope Elementary School?
Westhope Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Westhope Elementary School offer ?
Westhope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westhope Elementary School part of?
Westhope Elementary School is part of Westhope 17 School District.
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