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North Border-Pembina Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-8
20th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools
Better than 91% of North Dakota elementary schools
Summary

North Border-Pembina Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pembina, North Dakota, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the North Border 100 school district, which is ranked 14th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Border-Pembina Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Dakota, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 33rd over the past 8 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as A-Plus and NDSA, is significantly higher than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in math and reading for all grades were 69% and 49%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41% and 40%. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 8.3 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

The school's spending per student has been consistently high, ranging from $16,186 to $19,895 over the past four school years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 2.75% in 2021-2022 to 25.49% in 2023-2024, which may have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services. Despite these changes, North Border-Pembina Elementary School continues to outperform the North Border 100 district and the state of North Dakota in academic proficiency, indicating the school's effective utilization of resources and commitment to student success.

109
Students ?
6.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$17,669
Per pupil spending ?
28.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 155 S 3rd St
       Pembina, ND  58271

(701) 825-6261

District: North Border 100


Students who attend North Border-Pembina Elementary School usually attend:

High:    North Border-Pembina High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2023 → 91st in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (59% vs 40% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 9% of North Dakota elementary schools
✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2023) to 91st (2025)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school59%
District avg57%
North Dakota avg40%
Elementary school
20th of 216
North Dakota public elementary schools ?
Top 9%▲ up 33 pts since 2017
From top 42% (2017) to top 9% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of North Dakota Elementary Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
8th of 59
North Dakota public middle schools ?
Top 14%▲ up 10 pts since 2015
From top 23% (2015) to top 14% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of North Dakota Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
2nd of 2Elementary Schools in the North Border 100
14th of 134North Border 100 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)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Dakota percentileRating
202580.120 of 21690.7%★★★★★
202485.78 of 21796.3%★★★★★
202391.63 of 21598.6%★★★★★
202288.46 of 21797.2%★★★★★
202074.033 of 20383.7%★★★★☆
201974.133 of 20383.7%★★★★☆
201854.798 of 20251.5%★★★☆☆
201754.884 of 19957.8%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Dakota percentileRating
202570.18 of 5986.4%★★★★☆
202272.25 of 6191.8%★★★★★
201695.61 of 5398.1%★★★★★
201568.712 of 5276.9%★★★★☆
By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?
Math69%+28 vs state
Science59%+21 vs state
Reading49%+9 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Border-Pembina Elementary School

Yes. North Border-Pembina Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of North Dakota elementary schools.

Students at North Border-Pembina Elementary School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 109 students attended North Border-Pembina Elementary School.

Students who attend North Border-Pembina Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Border-Pembina High 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.




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