Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
North Plains Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
North Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Plains Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#22 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
21%
7%
Black
8%
5%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 North Plains Elementary School's ranking?
North Plains Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
229 students attend North Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Plains Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Plains Elementary School offer ?
North Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Plains Elementary School part of?
North Plains Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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