Ellendale Elementary School

321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellendale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in ND
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Ellendale Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Ellendale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellendale Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#39 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellendale 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.
60-64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellendale 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.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ellendale 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
85%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellendale 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellendale Elementary School's ranking?
Ellendale Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary School?
120 students attend Ellendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ellendale Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellendale Elementary School?
Ellendale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellendale Elementary School offer ?
Ellendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ellendale Elementary School part of?
Ellendale Elementary School is part of Ellendale 40 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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