Saint John Elementary School

400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Saint John 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 23% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than 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 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saint John Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Saint John Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Saint John 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 Saint John 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.
This School
State Level (ND)
#404 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saint John Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Saint John Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
90%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Saint John Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Saint John Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Saint John Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saint John Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint John Elementary School's ranking?
Saint John Elementary School is ranked #404 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Saint John Elementary School?
324 students attend Saint John Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Saint John Elementary School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint John Elementary School?
Saint John Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saint John Elementary School offer ?
Saint John Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saint John Elementary School part of?
Saint John Elementary School is part of St John 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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