Needs Improvement
#429 of 451 schools in ND
Wahpeton Elementary School
Elementary School · Wahpeton 37 · Wahpeton, ND
A Wahpeton 37 elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
PO Box 10, Wahpeton, ND 58074
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wahpeton Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wahpeton 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wahpeton), 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)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Breckenridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wahpeton 37
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wahpeton Elementary School is listed in WAHPETON 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wahpeton Elementary School
Wahpeton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wahpeton, ND, part of Wahpeton 37, serving approximately 457 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wahpeton Elementary School
What grades does Wahpeton Elementary School serve?
Wahpeton Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Wahpeton Elementary School?
Wahpeton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wahpeton Elementary School rank in ND?
Wahpeton Elementary School ranks #429 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Wahpeton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wahpeton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Wahpeton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahpeton Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wahpeton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wahpeton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wahpeton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wahpeton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahpeton Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Wahpeton 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (701) 642-8328
- Area population (ZIP 58074)
- 44
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 58074; 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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