Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in ND
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
North Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Plains Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Plains Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
229 students attend North Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Plains Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Plains Elementary School offer ?
North Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Plains Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
