Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnes County North Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnes County North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Barnes County North Elementary School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Barnes County North Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnes County North Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#116 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Barnes County North Elementary School's ranking?
Barnes County North Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Barnes County North Elementary School?
176 students attend Barnes County North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Barnes County North Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnes County North Elementary School?
Barnes County North Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnes County North Elementary School offer ?
Barnes County North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnes County North Elementary School part of?
Barnes County North Elementary School is part of Barnes County North 7 School District.
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