Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Round Prairie 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
4%
5%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williams County 8 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Round Prairie Elementary School?
54 students attend Round Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Round Prairie Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Round Prairie Elementary School?
Round Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Round Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Round Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Round Prairie Elementary School part of?
Round Prairie Elementary School is part of Williams County 8 School District.
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