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#404 of 451 schools in ND

Dunseith Elementary School

Elementary School · Dunseith 1 · Dunseith, ND

A Dunseith 1 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 789, Dunseith, ND 58329

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$23,318
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Dunseith Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 Dunseith 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low157/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$51,283

Median home value

$84,800

Median rent

$410/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

31.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunseith Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–82.6 mi183Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Dunseith 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$23,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunseith Elementary School is listed in DUNSEITH 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunseith Elementary School

Dunseith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dunseith, ND, part of Dunseith 1, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunseith Elementary School

What grades does Dunseith Elementary School serve?

Dunseith Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Dunseith Elementary School?

Dunseith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunseith Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunseith Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunseith Elementary School rank in ND?

Dunseith Elementary School ranks #404 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Dunseith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunseith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Dunseith Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunseith Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dunseith Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Dunseith Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Dunseith 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 – 6th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rolette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 58329)
2,779
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
32.7
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 58329; 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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