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#348 of 451 schools in ND

Perkett Elementary School

Elementary School · Minot 1 · Minot, ND

A Minot 1 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2000 5th Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$15,253
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Perkett Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Perkett 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minot), 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

$75,329

Median home value

$270,200

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bel Air Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.9 mi286Compare →
Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.9 mi432Compare →
Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.3 mi448Compare →
Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available90Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Minot 1

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#12 of 20
District spending per student
$15,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Perkett Elementary School is listed in MINOT 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Perkett Elementary School

Perkett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minot, ND, part of Minot 1, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perkett Elementary School

What grades does Perkett Elementary School serve?

Perkett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Perkett Elementary School?

Perkett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkett Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Perkett Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Perkett Elementary School rank in ND?

Perkett Elementary School ranks #348 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Perkett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Perkett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Perkett Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Perkett Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Perkett Elementary School a charter school?

No, Perkett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Perkett Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Perkett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkett Elementary School?

32.5% of students at Perkett 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
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 58701)
32,868
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
35.6
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 58701; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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