Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William S Gussner Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William S Gussner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William S Gussner Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William S Gussner Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William S Gussner Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#33 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 William S Gussner Elementary School's ranking?
William S Gussner Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 42% ND state average).
How many students attend William S Gussner Elementary School?
250 students attend William S Gussner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of William S Gussner Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S Gussner Elementary School?
William S Gussner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does William S Gussner Elementary School offer ?
William S Gussner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William S Gussner Elementary School part of?
William S Gussner Elementary School is part of Jamestown 1 School District.
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