Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Park River Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park River Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Park River Area Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park River Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park River Area Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#158 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park River Area Elementary School's ranking?
Park River Area Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Park River Area Elementary School?
284 students attend Park River Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Park River Area Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park River Area Elementary School?
Park River Area Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park River Area Elementary School offer ?
Park River Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park River Area Elementary School part of?
Park River Area Elementary School is part of Park River Area 8 School District.
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