Serving 51 students in grades 5-6, Richardton-taylor 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richardton-taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Richardton-taylor Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richardton-taylor 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 Richardton-taylor Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardton-taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Richardton-taylor Elementary School is ranked #282 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Richardton-taylor Elementary School?
51 students attend Richardton-taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richardton-taylor Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richardton-taylor Elementary School?
Richardton-taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richardton-taylor Elementary School offer ?
Richardton-taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Richardton-taylor Elementary School part of?
Richardton-taylor Elementary School is part of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District.
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