Garden Valley Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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-3
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Valley Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garden Valley Elementary School is 0.48, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garden Valley Elementary School?
131 students attend Garden Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Garden Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Valley Elementary School?
Garden Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garden Valley Elementary School offer ?
Garden Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Garden Valley Elementary School part of?
Garden Valley Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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