Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Killdeer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 24% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Killdeer Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Killdeer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Killdeer Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#199 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
76%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 Killdeer Elementary School's ranking?
Killdeer Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Killdeer Elementary School?
396 students attend Killdeer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Killdeer Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killdeer Elementary School?
Killdeer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Killdeer Elementary School offer ?
Killdeer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Killdeer Elementary School part of?
Killdeer Elementary School is part of Killdeer 16 School District.
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