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Washburn Elementary School

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Washburn Elementary School ranks 83 rd of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Washburn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 236 students in grades PK-6 in Washburn, North Dakota. The school is part of the Washburn 4 school district, which is ranked 51 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washburn Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking in the top third of North Dakota elementary schools in recent years. In 2024-2025, the school outperformed the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grades, with particularly strong results in 3rd and 7th grade math. The school's science proficiency rates were also higher than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate increased to 20% in 2024-2025, which is on the higher end compared to previous years.

Compared to nearby schools like Center-Stanton Elementary School and Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School, Washburn Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively lower percentage of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio indicate it has access to more resources to support student learning, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

234

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,288

Per pupil spending ?

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577

(701) 462-3221

District: Washburn 4

Students who attend Washburn Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Washburn High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 77th percentile in 2019 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the North Dakota median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 77th-percentile peak (2019) to 62nd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg45%

North Dakota avg40%

83^rd of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 134Washburn 4 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	55.3	83 of 216	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.0	152 of 217	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.9	56 of 215	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	64 of 217	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	61 of 207	70.5%	★★★★☆
2020	69.8	47 of 203	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	47 of 203	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.1	95 of 202	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.3	153 of 199	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	43.5	122 of 194	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.7	111 of 181	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.8	102 of 217	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.6	133 of 217	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.4	135 of 195	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	54 of 143	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.9	75 of 138	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.1	33 of 137	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	68.6	31 of 132	76.5%	★★★★☆
2020	93.1	1 of 132	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	1 of 132	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	70.5	29 of 130	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	42.1	87 of 128	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.7	44 of 123	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.0	54 of 109	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	47.0	73 of 143	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.6	84 of 138	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	78.8	15 of 137	89.1%	★★★★☆
2021	87.9	4 of 132	97.0%	★★★★★
2020	64.1	42 of 132	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	41 of 132	68.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.8	10 of 130	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	48.9	74 of 128	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.7	96 of 123	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.7	82 of 109	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)62nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)49th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math49%+8 vs state

Reading46%+6 vs state

Science44%+6 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
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
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	123 Summit St	Underwood	58576	McLean County	Underwood 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 442-3201	91	14	6.4	24.2%	82 (90.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	37.1	147^th of 216 public elementary schools	31.9%		28.5	178^th of 217 public elementary schools	18.0%	31	44.5	34.5	34.5	20.0	20.0	20.0	24.0	20.0	54.5	34.5	34.5	44.5	44.5	29.0	54.5	44.5	49.0	$18,622	$1,070	$17,552
Wilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 Dakota Ave	Wilton	58579	McLean County	Wilton 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 734-6331	153	15	9.9	13.7%	134 (87.6%)	3 (2.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	51.5	98^th of 216 public elementary schools	54.6%		55	85^th of 217 public elementary schools	60.8%	13	39.5	59.0	39.0	69.0	89.0	64.5	59.0	29.5	44.5	29.5	54.5	74.5	54.5	38.0	44.5	54.5	39.5	$14,222	$381	$13,842
Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	250 3rd Ave W	Turtle Lake	58575	McLean County	Turtle Lake-Mercer 72	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 448-2365	97	10	9.4	19.6%	90 (92.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	65.9	55^th of 216 public elementary schools	74.5%		58.3	77^th of 217 public elementary schools	64.5%	22		54.5	69.0	20.0	44.5	20.0	49.0		54.5	59.5	34.5	44.5	20.0	39.0	79.0	34.5	49.0	$14,375	$877	$13,498
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

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 Washburn Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Washburn Elementary School?

Students at Washburn Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Washburn Elementary School a good school?

Washburn Elementary School ranks 83^rd of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Washburn Elementary School in?

Washburn 4

What schools do graduates of Washburn Elementary School attend?

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

High : Washburn High School

How many students attend Washburn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended Washburn 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.