Harwood Elementary School

110 Freedland Dr
Harwood, ND 58042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10% in ND
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Harwood Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Harwood 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 Harwood 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.
This School
State Level (ND)
#40 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harwood 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.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harwood 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 Harwood 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
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harwood 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%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
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Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
97%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harwood 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 Harwood 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
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harwood 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harwood 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 Harwood Elementary School's ranking?
Harwood Elementary School is ranked #40 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Harwood Elementary School?
123 students attend Harwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Harwood Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harwood Elementary School?
Harwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harwood Elementary School offer ?
Harwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harwood Elementary School part of?
Harwood Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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