Serving 469 students in grades 1-5, Wahpeton 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 38% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wahpeton Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#296 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahpeton Elementary School's ranking?
Wahpeton Elementary School is ranked #296 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Wahpeton Elementary School?
469 students attend Wahpeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wahpeton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wahpeton Elementary School?
Wahpeton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Wahpeton Elementary School offer ?
Wahpeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahpeton Elementary School part of?
Wahpeton Elementary School is part of Wahpeton 37 School District.
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