Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parshall 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Parshall Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Parshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parshall Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#434 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
68%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Parshall Elementary School's ranking?
Parshall Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 449 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Parshall Elementary School?
131 students attend Parshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Parshall Elementary School students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parshall Elementary School?
Parshall Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parshall Elementary School offer ?
Parshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parshall Elementary School part of?
Parshall Elementary School is part of Parshall 3 School District.
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