Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Hoeven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hoeven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Hoeven Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
John Hoeven Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hoeven Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
#212 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
7%
5%
White
68%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hoeven Elementary School's ranking?
John Hoeven Elementary School is ranked #212 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend John Hoeven Elementary School?
504 students attend John Hoeven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John Hoeven Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hoeven Elementary School?
John Hoeven Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does John Hoeven Elementary School offer ?
John Hoeven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Hoeven Elementary School part of?
John Hoeven Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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