Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cannon Ball 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannon Ball Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cannon Ball Elementary School's student population of 132 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cannon Ball 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 Cannon Ball Elementary School is 0.06, which is less 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
#453 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
97%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannon Ball Elementary School's ranking?
Cannon Ball Elementary School is ranked #453 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Cannon Ball Elementary School?
132 students attend Cannon Ball Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cannon Ball Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannon Ball Elementary School?
Cannon Ball Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cannon Ball Elementary School offer ?
Cannon Ball Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannon Ball Elementary School part of?
Cannon Ball Elementary School is part of Solen 3 School District.
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