Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Agassiz 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Agassiz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lake Agassiz Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Agassiz 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 Lake Agassiz Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#363 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
16%
6%
Black
13%
5%
White
48%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Agassiz Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Lake Agassiz Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Agassiz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lake Agassiz Elementary School?
426 students attend Lake Agassiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lake Agassiz Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Agassiz Elementary School?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Agassiz Elementary School offer ?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Agassiz Elementary School part of?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
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