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Park River Area Elementary School

704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Park River Area 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park River Area Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Park River Area 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 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.
This School
State Level (ND)
#260 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
39%
40-44%
44%
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
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park River Area Elementary School's ranking?
Park River Area Elementary School is ranked #260 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?
35-39% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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