Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heart River 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heart River Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heart River 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 Heart River Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
7%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart River Elementary School's ranking?
Heart River Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Heart River Elementary School often compared to?
Heart River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Heart River Elementary School?
249 students attend Heart River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heart River Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heart River Elementary School?
Heart River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heart River Elementary School offer ?
Heart River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heart River Elementary School part of?
Heart River Elementary School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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