Below Average
#391 of 451 schools in ND
Park River Area Elementary School
Elementary School · Park River Area 8 · Park River, ND
A Park River Area 8 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
704 5th St W, Park River, ND 58270
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park River Area Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park River Area 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average448/100K
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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
$75,795
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58270; 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.
Park River Area 8
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park River Area Elementary School is listed in PARK RIVER AREA 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park River Area Elementary School
Park River Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Park River, ND, part of Park River Area 8, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park River Area Elementary School
What grades does Park River Area Elementary School serve?
Park River Area Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Park River Area Elementary School?
Park River Area Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park River Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park River Area Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park River Area Elementary School rank in ND?
Park River Area Elementary School ranks #391 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Park River Area Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park River Area Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Park River Area Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park River Area Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Park River Area Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park River Area Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park River Area Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park River Area Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park River Area Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Park River Area 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Walsh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (701) 284-7164
- Area population (ZIP 58270)
- 1,838
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 58270; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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