Very Good
#90 of 451 schools in ND
Top 20% in state
Apple Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Apple Creek 39 · Bismarck, ND
An Apple Creek 39 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2000 93rd St SE, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apple Creek Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apple Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,671
Median home value
$282,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Rita Murphy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Apple Creek 39
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 0.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apple Creek Elementary School is listed in APPLE CREEK 39; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apple Creek Elementary School
Apple Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bismarck, ND, part of Apple Creek 39, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Apple Creek Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apple Creek Elementary School
What grades does Apple Creek Elementary School serve?
Apple Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Apple Creek Elementary School?
Apple Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Creek Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apple Creek Elementary School rank in ND?
Apple Creek Elementary School ranks #90 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Apple Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apple Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apple Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apple Creek Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Apple Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Apple Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apple Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Apple Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (701) 223-7349
- Area population (ZIP 58504)
- 30,159
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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