Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wolford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
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
27%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wolford 1 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
How many students attend Wolford Elementary School?
30 students attend Wolford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wolford Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolford Elementary School?
Wolford Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wolford Elementary School offer ?
Wolford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wolford Elementary School part of?
Wolford Elementary School is part of Wolford 1 School District.
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