Apple Creek Elementary School

2000 93rd St Se
Bismarck, ND 58504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Apple Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Apple Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Apple Creek Elementary School's student population of 78 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Apple Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apple Creek Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#52 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Apple Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Apple Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Apple Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Apple Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
17%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Apple Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
78%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Apple Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Apple Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Apple Creek Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Apple Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Apple Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menoken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Apple Creek Elementary School?
78 students attend Apple Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Apple Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apple Creek Elementary School?
Apple Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Apple Creek Elementary School offer ?
Apple Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Apple Creek Elementary School part of?
Apple Creek Elementary School is part of Apple Creek 39 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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