Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Selfridge 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selfridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Selfridge Elementary School's student population of 27 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Strives, Shapes, Honors
School Rankings
Selfridge 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 Selfridge Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
96%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selfridge Elementary School's ranking?
Selfridge Elementary School is ranked #430 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Selfridge Elementary School?
27 students attend Selfridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Selfridge Elementary School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selfridge Elementary School?
Selfridge Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Selfridge Elementary School offer ?
Selfridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selfridge Elementary School part of?
Selfridge Elementary School is part of Selfridge 8 School District.
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