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#207 of 451 schools in ND

Top 46% in state

Saint John Elementary School

Elementary School · St John 3 · Saint John, ND

A St John 3 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 200, Saint John, ND 58369

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$20,163
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Saint John Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Saint John 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low157/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$85,066

Median home value

$116,700

Median rent

$694/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58369; 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.

St John 3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint John Elementary School is listed in ST JOHN 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint John Elementary School

Saint John Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint John, ND, part of St John 3, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint John Elementary School

What grades does Saint John Elementary School serve?

Saint John Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Saint John Elementary School?

Saint John Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint John Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint John Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint John Elementary School rank in ND?

Saint John Elementary School ranks #207 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Saint John Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint John Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Saint John Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint John Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Saint John Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Saint John Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Saint John 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 – 8th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rolette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 58369)
1,012
Area median age
41.5
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 58369; 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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