Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Border-pembina Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Border-pembina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Border-pembina Elementary School's student population of 109 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Eagles
School Rankings
North Border-pembina Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Border-pembina Elementary School is 0.26, which is less 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
#25 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Border 100 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Border-pembina Elementary School's ranking?
North Border-pembina Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend North Border-pembina Elementary School?
109 students attend North Border-pembina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Border-pembina Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Border-pembina Elementary School?
North Border-pembina Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does North Border-pembina Elementary School offer ?
North Border-pembina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Border-pembina Elementary School part of?
North Border-pembina Elementary School is part of North Border 100 School District.
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