Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Park River Area 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park River Area Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park River Area 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 Park River Area Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#260 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park River Area Elementary School's ranking?
Park River Area Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Park River Area Elementary School?
288 students attend Park River Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Park River Area Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park River Area Elementary School?
Park River Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park River Area Elementary School offer ?
Park River Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Park River Area Elementary School part of?
Park River Area Elementary School is part of Park River Area 8 School District.
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