Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newburg-united Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-79% (which is higher 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 9% 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-6
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newburg-united Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Newburg-united Elementary School's student population of 59 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Newburg-united Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newburg-united Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#67 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newburg-united Elementary School's ranking?
Newburg-united Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Newburg-united Elementary School?
59 students attend Newburg-united Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Newburg-united Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newburg-united Elementary School?
Newburg-united Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newburg-united Elementary School offer ?
Newburg-united Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newburg-united Elementary School part of?
Newburg-united Elementary School is part of Newburg-United 54 School District.
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