Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wishek 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wishek Elementary School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wishek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wishek Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#230 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wishek Elementary School's ranking?
Wishek Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 459 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Wishek Elementary School?
138 students attend Wishek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wishek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wishek Elementary School?
Wishek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wishek Elementary School offer ?
Wishek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wishek Elementary School part of?
Wishek Elementary School is part of Wishek 19 School District.
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