Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Elementary School's student population of 47 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie 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 Prairie Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#172 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Elementary School is ranked #172 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
47 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Prairie Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Elementary School?
Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Billings Co 1 School District.
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