Excellent
#35 of 451 schools in ND
Top 8% in state
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
Elementary School · Fessenden-bowdon 25 · Fessenden, ND
A Fessenden-bowdon 25 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 67, Fessenden, ND 58438
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fessenden-bowdon 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,172
Median home value
$78,800
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58438; 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.
Fessenden-bowdon 25
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is listed in FESSENDEN-BOWDON 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fessenden, ND, part of Fessenden-bowdon 25, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
What grades does Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School serve?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School rank in ND?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School ranks #35 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Fessenden-bowdon 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wells County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (701) 547-3296
- Area population (ZIP 58438)
- 688
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 58438; 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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