Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Killdeer 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Killdeer Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Killdeer 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 Killdeer Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#293 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killdeer Elementary School's ranking?
Killdeer Elementary School is ranked #293 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Killdeer Elementary School?
354 students attend Killdeer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Killdeer Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killdeer Elementary School?
Killdeer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Killdeer Elementary School offer ?
Killdeer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Killdeer Elementary School part of?
Killdeer Elementary School is part of Killdeer 16 School District.
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