Top Rankings
Ellendale 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 316 students in Ellendale 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Ellendale 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
316 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ellendale 40 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,051 is less than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,155
$17,628
Spending / Student
$16,051
$17,630
Best Ellendale 40 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellendale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9262 93rd Ave Se
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ellendale 40 School District?
Ellendale 40 School District manages 5 public schools serving 316 students.
What is the rank of Ellendale 40 School District?
Ellendale 40 School District is ranked #37 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellendale 40 School District?
91% of Ellendale 40 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellendale 40 School District?
Ellendale 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Ellendale 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,051 is less than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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