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Cannon Ball Elementary School

Elementary School · Solen 3 · Cannon Ball, ND

A Solen 3 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 218, Cannon Ball, ND 58528

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$26,673
Chronic Absenteeism59.3%

Students at Cannon Ball Elementary School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cannon Ball 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 19Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$23,750

Median home value

$111,100

Median rent

$452/mo

College educated

6.8%

Homeownership

34.9%

Poverty rate

57.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Solen 3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
44.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cannon Ball Elementary School is listed in SOLEN 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cannon Ball Elementary School

Cannon Ball Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cannon Ball, ND, part of Solen 3, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cannon Ball Elementary School

What grades does Cannon Ball Elementary School serve?

Cannon Ball Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cannon Ball Elementary School?

Cannon Ball Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannon Ball Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cannon Ball Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cannon Ball Elementary School rank in ND?

Cannon Ball Elementary School ranks #253 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Cannon Ball Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cannon Ball Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Cannon Ball Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cannon Ball Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cannon Ball Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cannon Ball Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cannon Ball Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cannon Ball Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cannon Ball Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Cannon Ball Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sioux County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.3%
Area population (ZIP 58528)
754
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
25.8
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 58528; 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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