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Highland Acres Elementary School

1200 Prairie Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in ND
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highland Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highland Acres Elementary School's student population of 101 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highland Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Acres Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#27 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Acres Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highland Acres Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
92%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Acres Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Acres Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Acres Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Highland Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor Solheim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Highland Acres Elementary School?
101 students attend Highland Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highland Acres Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Acres Elementary School?
Highland Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Acres Elementary School offer ?
Highland Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Acres Elementary School part of?
Highland Acres Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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