Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pingree-buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School's student population of 103 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pingree-buchanan Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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
#159 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
5%
5%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pingree-buchanan Elementary School's ranking?
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Pingree-buchanan Elementary School?
103 students attend Pingree-buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pingree-buchanan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pingree-buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pingree-buchanan Elementary School part of?
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School is part of Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District.
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