Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grenora Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grenora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grenora Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Grenora Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grenora Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#190 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 Grenora Elementary School's ranking?
Grenora Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Grenora Elementary School often compared to?
Grenora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ray Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Grenora Elementary School?
79 students attend Grenora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grenora Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grenora Elementary School?
Grenora Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grenora Elementary School offer ?
Grenora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grenora Elementary School part of?
Grenora Elementary School is part of Grenora 99 School District.
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