Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parshall 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 ≤10% (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 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Parshall Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving to fulfill ALL student potential.
School Rankings
Parshall 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 Parshall Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#434 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
67%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Parshall 3 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parshall Elementary School's ranking?
Parshall Elementary School is ranked #434 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?
≤10% 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 Parshall Elementary School?
141 students attend Parshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Parshall Elementary School students are American Indian, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parshall Elementary School?
Parshall Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Parshall Elementary School offer ?
Parshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parshall Elementary School part of?
Parshall Elementary School is part of Parshall 3 School District.
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