Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#124 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School's ranking?
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School?
188 students attend New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School?
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School offer ?
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School part of?
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School is part of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 School District.
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