Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Drayton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drayton Elementary School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Drayton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drayton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drayton Elementary School's ranking?
Drayton Elementary School is ranked #384 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Drayton Elementary School?
120 students attend Drayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Drayton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drayton Elementary School?
Drayton Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Drayton Elementary School offer ?
Drayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drayton Elementary School part of?
Drayton Elementary School is part of Drayton 19 School District.
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