Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Rose 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 30% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Rose Elementary School's student population of 470 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Rose 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 Prairie Rose Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#355 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
7%
5%
White
73%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Rose Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Rose Elementary School is ranked #355 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Prairie Rose Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Rose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Prairie Rose Elementary School?
470 students attend Prairie Rose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Prairie Rose Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Rose Elementary School?
Prairie Rose Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prairie Rose Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Rose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Rose Elementary School part of?
Prairie Rose Elementary School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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