Prairie Rose Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Rose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving around 470 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it has struggled academically in recent years, with declining proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.

One key differentiator for Prairie Rose Elementary is its racial diversity, with 27.23% of students being non-white, significantly higher than the predominantly white student populations at nearby schools like Belfield Elementary School and Taylor-Richardton Elementary School. However, the school's academic performance has lagged behind, with proficiency rates in math and reading below the state and district averages. Additionally, Prairie Rose has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11% to 24% in recent years, higher than the 15-24% range seen at nearby schools.

Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Prairie Rose Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.68%) compared to the 10.79-36.9% range at nearby schools. This suggests the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which could contribute to the academic challenges and higher chronic absenteeism. Overall, the analysis of Prairie Rose Elementary School reveals areas of concern that the Dickinson 1 school district will need to address to improve student outcomes and support the diverse community it serves.

Detail:

Public K-5

2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601

(701) 456-0016

District: Dickinson 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,771

Students who attend Prairie Rose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dickinson Middle School
High:	Dickinson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

Hispanic:

13.1%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Rose Elementary School ranks worse than 84% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Prairie Rose Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dickinson 1 School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.7%), Hispanic (13.1%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Rose Elementary School is 19.4. 6 elementary schools in the Dickinson 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Prairie Rose Elementary School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Rose Elementary School is $11,771. 4 elementary schools in the Dickinson 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Prairie Rose Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2015	38.87	130^th	194	33.0%
2016	41.84	131^st	207	36.7%
2017	46.40	113^th	202	44.1%
2018	74.72	14^th	46	69.6%
2022	21.75	39^th	47	17.0%
2023	33.27	32^nd	48	33.3%
2024	23.49	42^nd	50	16.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Prairie Rose Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	229	7	0	23	2	0	16	277
2015	323	10	1	40	3	0	14	391
2016	307	13	2	53	8	1	22	406
2017	339	11	4	53	6	2	25	440
2018	396	20	5	48	8	3	36	516
2019	320	26	3	49	11	6	25	440
2020	326	22	8	58	12	8	22	456
2021	290	19	5	48	10	6	26	404
2022	326	33	6	48	20	4	28	465
2023	342	32	6	44	19	4	23	470
2024	341	30	9	64	16	3	26	489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Rose Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	277	18.3	15.0	29.6
2015	391	23.0	17.0	21.5
2016	406	24.0	16.9	25.1
2017	440	27.0	16.2	25.7
2018	516	31.2	16.5	23.4
2019	440	32.6	13.4	28.6
2020	456	30.5	14.9	28.5
2021	404	30.5	13.2	37.9
2022	465	30.5	15.2	20
2023	470	29.5	15.9	34.7
2024	489	25.1	19.4	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Rose Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	277	18.3	15.0	29.6
2015	391	23.0	17.0	21.5
2016	406	24.0	16.9	25.1
2017	440	27.0	16.2	25.7
2018	516	31.2	16.5	23.4
2019	440	32.6	13.4	28.6
2020	456	30.5	14.9	28.5
2021	404	30.5	13.2	37.9
2022	465	30.5	15.2	20
2023	470	29.5	15.9	34.7
2024	489	25.1	19.4	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Rose Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$860 (8.2%)	$9,686 (91.9%)	$10,545
2020	$820 (7.5%)	$10,131 (92.5%)	$10,951
2021	$1,805 (13.1%)	$11,955 (86.9%)	$13,760
2022	$1,647 (14.0%)	$10,123 (86.0%)	$11,771

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Rose Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	440	470	6.8%
African American	26	32	23.1%
American Indian	11	19	72.7%
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	49	44	10.2%
Pacific Islander	6	4	33.3%
White	320	342	6.9%
Two or More Races	25	23	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.6%	34.7%	6%

Schools Near Prairie Rose Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Rose Elementary School	Public	K-5	2785 10th Ave W	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 456-0016	489	25	19.4	36.0%	341 (69.7%)	30 (6.1%)	64 (13.1%)	9 (1.8%)	16 (3.3%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.3%)	23.5	42^nd of 50 public elementary schools	16.0%		33.3	32^nd of 48 public elementary schools	33.3%	10	38.0	37.0	$11,771	$1,647	$10,123
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	2785 10Th Ave W	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(701) 456-0016	29	2	15.5		25 (86.2%)	1 (3.4%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)			$9,957	$4,097	$5,860
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	102 10th St W	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 456-0014	373	21	17.9	26.8%	311 (83.4%)	9 (2.4%)	22 (5.9%)	6 (1.6%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.5%)								(n/a)			$12,907	$1,136	$11,771
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	599 11th Ave W	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 456-0013	390	19	20.3	20.0%	316 (81.0%)	16 (4.1%)	36 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.3%)								(n/a)			$11,381	$1,079	$10,303
P S Berg Elementary School	Public	K-5	307 3rd Ave W	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 456-0010	188	12	16.1	36.7%	144 (76.6%)	5 (2.7%)	21 (11.2%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)								(n/a)			$15,215	$2,001	$13,214
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	230 3rd Ave E	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 456-0015	260	15	17.1	32.7%	196 (75.4%)	14 (5.4%)	18 (6.9%)	4 (1.5%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.1%)								(n/a)			$13,325	$1,574	$11,751
Early Childhood Program	Public	PK	107 3rd Ave SE	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 227-3010	90	5	18.9		73 (81.1%)	3 (3.3%)	8 (8.9%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)			$2,876	$1,066	$1,811
Heart River Elementary School	Public	K-5	720 7th St SW	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 456-0012	249	17	14.4	39.4%	169 (67.9%)	8 (3.2%)	56 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)			$13,604	$1,954	$11,650
South Heart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	310 4th St NW	South Heart	58655	Stark County	South Heart 9	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 677-5671	243	20	12.0	9.9%	229 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)								(n/a)			$12,350	$653	$11,697
South Heart Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-6	310 4th St NW	South Heart	58655	Stark County	South Heart 9	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 677-5671	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$2,703	$00	$2,703

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Rose Elementary School

What district is Prairie Rose Elementary School in?

Dickinson 1

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Rose Elementary School?

Students at Prairie Rose Elementary School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Prairie Rose Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Prairie Rose Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dickinson Middle School
High : Dickinson High School

Is Prairie Rose Elementary School a good school?

Prairie Rose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of North Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Prairie Rose Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Prairie Rose Elementary School.

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