Needs Improvement
#424 of 451 schools in ND
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Forks 1 · Grand Forks, ND
A Grand Forks 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
605 Stanford Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58203
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Agassiz Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Agassiz 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Forks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,905
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Century Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Winship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Wilder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Forks 1
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Agassiz Elementary School is listed in GRAND FORKS 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Lake Agassiz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Forks, ND, part of Grand Forks 1, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Agassiz Elementary School
What grades does Lake Agassiz Elementary School serve?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Agassiz Elementary School?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Agassiz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Agassiz Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Agassiz Elementary School rank in ND?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School ranks #424 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Lake Agassiz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Lake Agassiz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Agassiz Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Agassiz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Agassiz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Agassiz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Agassiz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Agassiz Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Lake Agassiz 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
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (701) 746-2275
- Area population (ZIP 58203)
- 16,308
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
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 58203; 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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