Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Border-walhalla Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 65-69% (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 14% 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-8
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Border-walhalla Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Border-walhalla Elementary School's student population of 129 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Border-walhalla Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Border-walhalla Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#13 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 North Border-walhalla Elementary School's ranking?
North Border-walhalla Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Border-walhalla Elementary School?
129 students attend North Border-walhalla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Border-walhalla Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Border-walhalla Elementary School?
North Border-walhalla Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Border-walhalla Elementary School offer ?
North Border-walhalla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is North Border-walhalla Elementary School part of?
North Border-walhalla Elementary School is part of North Border 100 School District.
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