Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saint Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St Thomas 43 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Saint Thomas Elementary School?
20 students attend Saint Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Saint Thomas Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Thomas Elementary School?
Saint Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saint Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Saint Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Saint Thomas Elementary School part of?
Saint Thomas Elementary School is part of St Thomas 43 School District.
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