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#419 of 451 schools in ND
Surrey Elementary School
Elementary School · Surrey 41 · Surrey, ND
A Surrey 41 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 40, Surrey, ND 58785
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Surrey Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Surrey 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low120/100K
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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
$104,750
Median home value
$306,400
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nedrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 293 | 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.
Surrey 41
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Surrey Elementary School is listed in SURREY 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surrey Elementary School
Surrey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Surrey, ND, part of Surrey 41, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surrey Elementary School
What grades does Surrey Elementary School serve?
Surrey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Surrey Elementary School?
Surrey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surrey Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surrey Elementary School rank in ND?
Surrey Elementary School ranks #419 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Surrey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Surrey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Surrey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surrey Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Surrey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Surrey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surrey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Surrey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surrey Elementary School?
14.4% of students at Surrey 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
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Ward County
- Phone
- (701) 838-3282
- Area population (ZIP 58785)
- 1,729
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 58785; 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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