Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Border-pembina Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Border-pembina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Border-pembina Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Border-pembina 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 North Border-pembina Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#30 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Border-pembina Elementary School's ranking?
North Border-pembina Elementary School is ranked #30 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Border-pembina Elementary School?
94 students attend North Border-pembina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Border-pembina Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Border-pembina Elementary School?
North Border-pembina Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Border-pembina Elementary School offer ?
North Border-pembina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is North Border-pembina Elementary School part of?
North Border-pembina Elementary School is part of North Border 100 School District.
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