Central Valley Elementary School

1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 5% in ND
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Central Valley Elementary School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Central Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#19 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Valley 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.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Valley 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.
40-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Valley 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Valley 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
11%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Valley 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Central Valley Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Central Valley Elementary School?
123 students attend Central Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Central Valley Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley Elementary School?
Central Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Valley Elementary School offer ?
Central Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Central Valley Elementary School part of?
Central Valley Elementary School is part of Central Valley 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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