Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal

Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal serves grades 3 through 6 in Crystal, North Dakota, enrolling 64 students in a regular public school setting. The school's 9.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio puts it well below typical class sizes, giving students consistent access to their teachers. That structure shows up in the results: the school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — backed by a 9.6 academic score and an 8.9 growth score.

The statewide context makes those numbers stand out even further. Valley-Edinburg Elementary ranks 5th out of 451 public schools in North Dakota, outperforming 99% of schools statewide. It holds that same 5th-place position among the state's 252 elementary schools.

Within the Valley-Edinburg 118 district, it ranks first among all three district schools. For families in Crystal, the combination tells a clear story. A 9.6 academic score means students here test well above most North Dakota peers, while the 8.9 growth score confirms they're advancing at an above-average rate — strong performance at both the achievement and trajectory levels.

With an enrollment of 64 students, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.