Serving 627 students in grades 5-6, Bakken 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 25% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bakken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bakken Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bakken Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bakken Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
6%
Black
7%
5%
White
59%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakken Elementary School's ranking?
Bakken Elementary School is ranked #373 out of 461 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bakken Elementary School?
627 students attend Bakken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bakken Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bakken Elementary School?
Bakken Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bakken Elementary School offer ?
Bakken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Bakken Elementary School part of?
Bakken Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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