Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Education Clapp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Education Clapp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Education Clapp Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Education Clapp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Education Clapp Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
36%
5%
White
42%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fargo 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Education Clapp Elementary School's ranking?
Education Clapp Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Education Clapp Elementary School?
444 students attend Education Clapp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Education Clapp Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Education Clapp Elementary School?
Education Clapp Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Education Clapp Elementary School offer ?
Education Clapp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Education Clapp Elementary School part of?
Education Clapp Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
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