Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nathan Twining 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 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Twining Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nathan Twining Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Twining 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 Nathan Twining Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#40 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
20%
7%
Black
5%
5%
White
58%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Twining Elementary School's ranking?
Nathan Twining 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 Nathan Twining Elementary School?
206 students attend Nathan Twining Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nathan Twining Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Twining Elementary School?
Nathan Twining Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathan Twining Elementary School offer ?
Nathan Twining Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Twining Elementary School part of?
Nathan Twining Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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