ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­

Ellendale 40 School District

321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 3 public middle schools serving 113 students in Ellendale 40 School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in North Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle Schools in Ellendale 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
208 Schools
# Students
316 Students
39,176 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,481 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.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#24 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
43%
39%
60-64%
44%
55-59%
44%
(21-22)
≥80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.48
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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.
This School District
This State (ND)
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»­ Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9262 93rd Ave Se
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
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Recent Articles

Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Quick Links