Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Sargent Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Sargent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Sargent Elementary School's student population of 127 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
North Sargent Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Sargent Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
9%
5%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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
What is North Sargent Elementary School's ranking?
North Sargent Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Sargent Elementary School?
127 students attend North Sargent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Sargent Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Sargent Elementary School?
North Sargent Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Sargent Elementary School offer ?
North Sargent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Sargent Elementary School part of?
North Sargent Elementary School is part of North Sargent 3 School District.
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