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Rugby Ely Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

168^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Rugby Ely Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 311 students in grades PK-6 in Rugby, North Dakota, which is part of the Rugby 5 school district. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 14th to 35th out of North Dakota elementary schools and a 2-4 star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rugby Ely Elementary's proficiency rates in Math (43%) and Reading (38%) were slightly higher than the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's performance has been mixed, with some years seeing higher proficiency and others lower than the state. Compared to the nearby Tgu-Towner Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Dakota elementary schools, Rugby Ely Elementary appears to be performing better overall. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10% in 2022-2023 to 20% in 2024-2025, which may be impacting its fluctuating performance.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Rugby Ely Elementary has increased from 16.93% in 2021-2022 to 32.8% in 2023-2024, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. This is an important consideration, as the school and Rugby 5 district may need to explore additional support and resources to ensure these students have the necessary tools to succeed academically. Despite these challenges, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,573 in 2018-2019 to $15,011 in 2021-2022, indicating the district's investment in their students' education.

285

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,314

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

207 2nd St SW
Rugby, ND 58368

(701) 776-5757

District: Rugby 5

Students who attend Rugby Ely Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rugby High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

American Indian:

8.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2016 → 22nd in 2025

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 42 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg43%

North Dakota avg40%

168^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 47 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

63^rd of 134Rugby 5 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	30.8	168 of 216	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.8	188 of 217	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.3	135 of 215	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.0	135 of 217	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.5	66 of 207	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2020	45.5	129 of 203	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.6	129 of 203	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	137 of 202	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.9	152 of 199	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	59.2	69 of 194	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.8	55 of 181	69.6%	★★★★☆
2014	67.8	59 of 217	72.8%	★★★★☆
2013	66.9	63 of 217	71.0%	★★★★☆
2012	73.1	35 of 195	82.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	83 of 143	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.9	104 of 138	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.0	93 of 137	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.4	65 of 141	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.1	57 of 132	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2020	50.9	69 of 132	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.1	69 of 132	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.5	85 of 130	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.2	84 of 128	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	67.2	33 of 123	73.2%	★★★★☆
2015	55.0	52 of 109	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	37.3	71 of 101	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.5	40 of 93	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.5	8 of 88	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	76.1	6 of 64	90.6%	★★★★★
2020	49.0	46 of 88	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.1	46 of 88	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.7	23 of 87	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	55.3	26 of 81	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.3	25 of 74	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	35.5	103 of 143	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	118 of 138	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.3	77 of 137	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.5	88 of 141	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.4	34 of 132	74.2%	★★★★☆
2020	43.3	80 of 132	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.4	80 of 132	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.6	69 of 130	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.3	104 of 128	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	57.3	55 of 123	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.3	32 of 109	70.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2025)42nd percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)30th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)28th percentile+6 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science44%+6 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

Reading36%-4 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
Rugby Ely Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 2nd St SW	Rugby	58368	Pierce County	Rugby 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 776-5757	285	21	13.5	33.3%	242 (84.9%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.5%)	4 (1.4%)	25 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	30.8	168^th of 216 public elementary schools	22.2%		25.8	188^th of 217 public elementary schools	13.4%	20	39.0	24.0	29.0	39.0	49.0	64.0	43.0	59.5	24.0	39.5	29.0	49.0	29.0	36.0	34.0	54.0	44.0	$15,314	$1,279	$14,035
Tgu-Towner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	302 2nd St SE	Towner	58788	McHenry County	Tgu 60	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 537-5414	154	14	11.1	40.9%	138 (89.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	74.2	35^th of 216 public elementary schools	83.8%		48.6	112^th of 217 public elementary schools	48.4%	77	89.0	69.0	69.0	49.0	44.5	29.5	54.0	59.0	64.5	59.5	29.5	44.5	19.5	39.0	44.5	19.5	29.5	$14,954	$606	$14,349
Tgu Virtual Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-8	302 2nd ST SE	Towner	58788	McHenry County	Tgu 60	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 537-5414	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$1,923	$189	$1,734

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 Rugby Ely Elementary School

What district is Rugby Ely Elementary School in?

Rugby 5

What schools do graduates of Rugby Ely Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rugby Ely Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rugby High School

Is Rugby Ely Elementary School a good school?

Rugby Ely Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.2% of North Dakota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Rugby Ely Elementary School?

Students at Rugby Ely Elementary School are 85% White, 9% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Rugby Ely Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 285 students attended Rugby Ely 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.