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Public elementary school · Apple Creek 39 · Bismarck, North Dakota

Apple Creek Elementary School

Apple Creek Elementary School rates 7.7, right at the middle of Apple Creek 39's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.7this school

7.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Apple Creek 39 median is 7.7.

#78 of 457 schools in North Dakota · Apple Creek 39: 1 elementary schools rated, median 7.7

The brief

An Apple Creek 39 elementary school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 78 of 457 schools in North Dakota and 1 of 1 in Apple Creek 39.

Apple Creek Elementary School is listed in Apple Creek 39, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math55%41 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading55%41 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.9
50% of the rating
Academics
9.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Apple Creek Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$78,671
Median home value
$282,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
20
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,123/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bismarck. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bismarck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Apple Creek Elementary Schoolthis school
    7.7
  2. Lincoln Elementary School2.4 mi
    7.7Compare →
  3. Rita Murphy Elementary School5.0 mi
    5.3Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Apple Creek Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Apple Creek Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Apple Creek Elementary School is located at 2000 93rd St SE in Bismarck, ND 1. The school's mission is to prepare all students for a successful life and future, while its vision focuses on providing experiences, knowledge, and skills in an environment that enables student success 1. The institution describes itself as a close-knit community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow through strong relationships and high-quality learning experiences 1. The school partners with families to support student success 1. Upcoming events listed on the school's website include a Music Program at Simle Middle School on April 28, 2026, and a Track and Field Day at the BSC Community Bowl on May 6, 2026 1. Additional scheduled activities include Breakfast with Buddies, a School Board Meeting, and a PTO Meeting, all held at the ACS Multipurpose Room in May 2026 1. The school office can be contacted at 701-223-7349, and operating hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.applecreekschool.org
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Questions families ask

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 #78 of 457 schools in ND.

What is Apple Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Apple Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
78
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burleigh County
Phone
(701) 223-7349
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$15,382
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
0.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 58504)
30,159
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
36.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.