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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 305 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.
Public 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
5 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
305 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,597 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 163 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:

0.20
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,774 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,630 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% 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
$17,774
$17,517
Spending / Student
$16,630
$17,519

Best Ellendale 40 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellendale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ellendale 40 School District?
Ellendale 40 School District manages 5 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Ellendale 40 School District?
Ellendale 40 School District is ranked #36 out of 163 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?
89% of Ellendale 40 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 $16,630 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥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

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