Excellent
#20 of 451 schools in ND
Top 4% in state
Finley-sharon Elementary School
Elementary School · Finley-sharon 19 · Finley, ND
A Finley-sharon 19 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 448, Finley, ND 58230
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Finley-sharon Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Finley-sharon 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,221
Median home value
$101,200
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58230; 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.
Finley-sharon 19
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Finley-sharon Elementary School is listed in FINLEY-SHARON 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Finley-sharon Elementary School
Finley-sharon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Finley, ND, part of Finley-sharon 19, serving approximately 49 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Finley-sharon Elementary School
What grades does Finley-sharon Elementary School serve?
Finley-sharon Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Finley-sharon Elementary School?
Finley-sharon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley-sharon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Finley-sharon Elementary School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Finley-sharon Elementary School rank in ND?
Finley-sharon Elementary School ranks #20 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Finley-sharon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Finley-sharon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Finley-sharon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Finley-sharon Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Finley-sharon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Finley-sharon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Finley-sharon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Finley-sharon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Finley-sharon Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Finley-sharon 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Steele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (701) 524-2420
- Area population (ZIP 58230)
- 586
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 58230; 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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