Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William S Gussner 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 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
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
William S Gussner 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 William S Gussner Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
What is William S Gussner Elementary School's ranking?
William S Gussner 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 William S Gussner Elementary School?
243 students attend William S Gussner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of William S Gussner Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S Gussner Elementary School?
William S Gussner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does William S Gussner Elementary School offer ?
William S Gussner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William S Gussner Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
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
