Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Nelson Kelly 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 63% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J Nelson Kelly 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 J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#18 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Nelson Kelly Elementary School's ranking?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School often compared to?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary School, Viking Elementary School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend J Nelson Kelly Elementary School?
476 students attend J Nelson Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of J Nelson Kelly Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Nelson Kelly Elementary School?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Nelson Kelly Elementary School offer ?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Nelson Kelly Elementary School part of?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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