Very Good
#113 of 451 schools in ND
Top 25% in state
Osgood Elem School
Elementary School · West Fargo 6 · Fargo, ND
A West Fargo 6 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5550 44th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Osgood Elem School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Osgood Elem 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
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,206/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fargo), 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
$85,014
Median home value
$346,100
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Deer Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Harwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 100 | 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.
West Fargo 6
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #7 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osgood Elem School is listed in WEST FARGO 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osgood Elem School
Osgood Elem School is a public elementary school in Fargo, ND, part of West Fargo 6, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osgood Elem School
What grades does Osgood Elem School serve?
Osgood Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Osgood Elem School?
Osgood Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osgood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osgood Elem School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osgood Elem School rank in ND?
Osgood Elem School ranks #113 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Osgood Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Osgood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Osgood Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osgood Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Osgood Elem School a charter school?
No, Osgood Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Osgood Elem School a Title I school?
No, Osgood Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osgood Elem School?
37.4% of students at Osgood Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (701) 356-2190
- Area population (ZIP 58104)
- 47,481
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 58104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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