Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
14%
5%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% ND state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% ND state average).
How many students attend Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School?
217 students attend Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School?
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School offer ?
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School part of?
Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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