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Center-Stanton Elementary School

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Center-Stanton Elementary School ranks 155 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

155^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Center-Stanton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 159 students in grades PK-6 in Center, North Dakota, which is part of the Center-Stanton 1 school district.

The school has consistently underperformed the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with only 39% of students proficient in math and 33% proficient in reading in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to state averages of 41% and 40%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 28.93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the higher per-student spending at Center-Stanton Elementary, which has increased from $12,864 in 2018-2019 to $18,201 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement.

Compared to the nearby Hazen Elementary, Prairie View Elementary, and Washburn Elementary schools, Center-Stanton Elementary generally underperforms in both math and reading proficiency. However, the nearby schools also have their own areas of strength and weakness, and none of them consistently outperform the others across all metrics. The analysis of Center-Stanton Elementary School reveals a school facing significant academic challenges, but also highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the factors that contribute to student success.

146

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,873

Per pupil spending ?

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 Lincoln Ave
Center, ND 58530

(701) 794-8778

District: Center-Stanton 1

Students who attend Center-Stanton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Center-Stanton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

American Indian:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 28th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 18 pts below the North Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

North Dakota avg40%

155^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 30 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^th of 134Center-Stanton 1 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	35.0	155 of 216	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.6	127 of 217	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.9	117 of 215	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.2	77 of 217	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.8	161 of 207	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2020	31.8	165 of 203	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.0	165 of 203	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.7	147 of 202	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.1	165 of 199	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	65.3	55 of 194	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	58.8	75 of 181	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.4	129 of 217	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.4	97 of 217	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.3	140 of 195	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	47.9	76 of 132	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.2	76 of 132	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.5	39 of 130	70.0%	★★★★☆
2016	73.1	22 of 123	82.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	61.5	21 of 88	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	61.5	23 of 88	73.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	32.6	104 of 132	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.7	104 of 132	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	66.0	34 of 130	73.8%	★★★★☆
2016	79.0	13 of 123	89.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2020)76th percentile+57 vs school

Female (2020)42nd percentile+24 vs school

Male (2020)21st percentile~ school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math39%~ state avg

Reading33%-7 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Center-Stanton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)							A-Plus Reading (2025)							A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Center-Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	315 Lincoln Ave	Center	58530	Oliver County	Center-Stanton 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 794-8778	146	12	12.5	21.2%	134 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	35	155^th of 216 public elementary schools	28.2%		44.6	127^th of 217 public elementary schools	41.5%	28	39.0	54.5	49.0	20.0	59.0	54.5	39.0	29.5	34.5	44.5	34.5	59.5	20.0	33.0	20.0	34.5	19.5	$13,873	$00	$13,873
Washburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	713 7th Street	Washburn	58577	McLean County	Washburn 4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 462-3221	234	21	11.1	13.7%	219 (93.6%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	55.3	83^rd of 216 public elementary schools	61.6%		36	152^nd of 217 public elementary schools	30.0%	69	69.0	29.0	29.5	49.0	59.0	54.5	49.0	59.5	49.5	49.5	49.5	39.5	44.5	45.5	39.0	54.5	44.0	$15,288	$296	$14,992
Prairie View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 N 4th St	New Salem	58563	Morton County	New Salem-Almont 49	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 843-7823	212	17	12.4	27.8%	201 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46.8	114^th of 216 public elementary schools	47.2%		39.2	143^rd of 217 public elementary schools	34.1%	29	39.5	49.0	39.0	29.5	39.5	39.0	39.0	59.0	39.5	39.5	49.5	49.5	29.5	40.5	39.0	39.0	39.0	$12,565	$568	$11,998
Hazen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	519 1st Ave NE	Hazen	58545	Mercer County	Hazen 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 748-6120	272	20	13.7	20.6%	239 (87.9%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	69.9	45^th of 216 public elementary schools	79.2%		75.6	30^th of 217 public elementary schools	86.2%	15	49.0	64.0	44.0				54.0	59.0	34.0	59.0				54.0	64.0		64.0	$11,186	$614	$10,572

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Center-Stanton Elementary School

What district is Center-Stanton Elementary School in?

Center-Stanton 1

Is Center-Stanton Elementary School a good school?

Center-Stanton Elementary School ranks 155^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Center-Stanton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 146 students attended Center-Stanton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Center-Stanton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Center-Stanton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Center-Stanton High School

What is the racial makeup of Center-Stanton Elementary School?

Students at Center-Stanton Elementary School are 92% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.