Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Finley-sharon Elementary School's student population of 45 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley-sharon Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#76 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finley-sharon Elementary School's ranking?
Finley-sharon Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Finley-sharon Elementary School?
45 students attend Finley-sharon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Finley-sharon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finley-sharon Elementary School?
Finley-sharon Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Finley-sharon Elementary School offer ?
Finley-sharon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Finley-sharon Elementary School part of?
Finley-sharon Elementary School is part of Finley-Sharon 19 School District.
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