Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks Harbor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooks Harbor Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooks Harbor 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 Brooks Harbor Elementary School is 0.47, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
14%
5%
White
71%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Harbor Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks Harbor Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Brooks Harbor Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks Harbor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Brooks Harbor Elementary School?
554 students attend Brooks Harbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brooks Harbor Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks Harbor Elementary School?
Brooks Harbor Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooks Harbor Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Harbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooks Harbor Elementary School part of?
Brooks Harbor Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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