D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Park River Area Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 704 5th St W, Park River, ND 58270
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 21st percentile in North Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
284
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 20th percentile, math 22nd percentile among North Dakota middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−11 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%32%reading -16 pts, math -14 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income15%25%reading -13 pts, math +3 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 704 5th St W
City Park River
ZIP Code 58270
District 3800401
NCES School ID 380040100145
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58270

Understanding the community around Park River Area Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,458
Per Capita Income $37,338
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $115,700
Median Rent $1,006
Owner-Occupied 74.7%
Renter-Occupied 25.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Park River Area Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 284
Teachers (FTE) 22.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Park River Area Elementary School?
Park River Area Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Park River Area Elementary School?
Park River Area Elementary School has 284 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Park River Area Elementary School serve?
Park River Area Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Park River Area Elementary School receive per student?
Park River Area Elementary School receives $15,061 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Park River Area Elementary School in 58270 ▼
Avg Home Value
$180,262
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,062
1-Year Change
+9.2%
% Renters
25.3%

Other Schools in 58270

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026