Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Naughton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naughton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Naughton Elementary School's student population of 32 students has grown by 255% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Naughton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Naughton Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#123 out of 461 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naughton Elementary School's ranking?
Naughton Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Naughton Elementary School?
32 students attend Naughton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Naughton Elementary School students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naughton Elementary School?
Naughton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Naughton Elementary School offer ?
Naughton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Naughton Elementary School part of?
Naughton Elementary School is part of Naughton 25 School District.
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