Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% 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 Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
16%
6%
Black
5%
5%
White
64%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
55 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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