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Carrington Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Carrington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carrington, North Dakota, serving grades PK-6 with 346 students. The school is part of the Carrington 49 school district, which is ranked 1 out of 23 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Carrington Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in North Dakota, with a current ranking of 3 out of 53 schools and a 5-star rating.

Carrington Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, with 68% of students proficient or better in math and 58% in reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 40%, respectively. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10% to 20% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Carrington Elementary School has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.9 to 17.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School (14.7).

Despite spending less per student than the nearby New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School, Carrington Elementary School provides a more efficient and effective educational experience for its students. The school's strong performance and efficient use of resources make it a standout among North Dakota's elementary schools, and its consistent high rankings indicate that it is providing a high-quality education to its students.

347

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,071

Per pupil spending ?

17%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421

(701) 652-2739

District: Carrington 49

Students who attend Carrington Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Carrington High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (63% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of North Dakota elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg61%

North Dakota avg40%

6^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 134Carrington 49 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	87.9	6 of 216	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	10 of 217	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	75.3	28 of 215	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	68.8	45 of 217	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	59.7	77 of 207	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2020	62.8	72 of 203	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.9	72 of 203	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	94 of 202	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.1	59 of 199	70.4%	★★★★☆
2016	73.9	27 of 194	86.1%	★★★★☆
2015	69.8	37 of 181	79.6%	★★★★☆
2014	74.1	35 of 217	83.9%	★★★★☆
2013	63.0	76 of 217	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.7	33 of 195	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	5 of 143	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	6 of 138	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	69.3	28 of 137	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	36 of 141	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	57.6	54 of 132	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2020	59.3	55 of 132	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	55 of 132	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.7	67 of 130	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	70.0	27 of 128	78.9%	★★★★☆
2016	78.1	14 of 123	88.6%	★★★★☆
2015	86.4	7 of 109	93.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	99.1	1 of 101	99.0%	★★★★★
2020	59.2	30 of 88	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.2	30 of 88	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.3	55 of 87	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	97.5	1 of 65	98.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	2 of 143	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	72.1	27 of 138	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	12 of 137	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	63.8	37 of 141	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	37 of 132	72.0%	★★★★☆
2020	55.0	62 of 132	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.1	62 of 132	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.6	50 of 130	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.7	50 of 128	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.6	26 of 123	78.9%	★★★★☆
2015	54.7	53 of 109	51.4%	★★★☆☆

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 (2025)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math68%+27 vs state

Science64%+26 vs state

Reading58%+18 vs state

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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
Carrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 3rd Ave S	Carrington	58421	Foster County	Carrington 49	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 652-2739	347	22	16.1	17.0%	318 (91.6%)	6 (1.7%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	87.9	6^th of 216 public elementary schools	97.2%		85.6	10^th of 217 public elementary schools	95.4%	4	44.0	74.0	74.0	89.0	59.0	69.0	68.0	64.0	69.0	59.0	59.5	44.0	59.5	58.0	74.0	49.0	64.0	$11,071	$679	$10,392
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	437 1st Ave N	New Rockford	58356	Eddy County	New Rockford-Sheyenne 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 947-5036	188	21	9.0	31.4%	165 (87.8%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.4	141^st of 216 public elementary schools	34.7%		56.1	83^rd of 217 public elementary schools	61.8%	58	19.5	19.5	49.5	54.5	49.0	59.0	39.0	39.5	39.5	29.5	54.5	49.5	49.5	38.0	39.5	39.0	34.0	$11,237	$541	$10,696

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 Carrington Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Carrington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carrington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Carrington High School

Is Carrington Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Carrington Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools.

What district is Carrington Elementary School in?

Carrington 49

What is the racial makeup of Carrington Elementary School?

Students at Carrington Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Carrington Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Carrington Elementary School.

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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.