Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Barnes County North 7 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% ND state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% ND state average).
How many students attend Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School?
87 students attend Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School?
Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School offer ?
Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School part of?
Barnes County N-north Central Elementary School is part of Barnes County North 7 School District.
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