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Velva Elementary School

Summary:

Velva Elementary School is a public elementary school in Velva, North Dakota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 224 students. The school is part of the Velva 1 school district, which is ranked 7th out of 21 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Velva Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading consistently above the state average over the past few years. In 2022-2023, the school had 45% proficiency in mathematics and 54% proficiency in reading, compared to the state averages of 39% and 44%, respectively. This suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning. Additionally, Velva Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4% to 12% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby Sunnyside Elementary (31%) and Washington Elementary (33%) schools. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12 to 15.9 students per teacher, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students.

One interesting contrast is that Velva Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.52%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. While the school's academic performance is strong, exploring strategies to promote diversity and inclusion could bring valuable perspectives and experiences to the learning environment. Additionally, some of the nearby schools, such as John Hoeven Elementary and South Prairie Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results and may provide valuable insights or best practices that Velva Elementary School could learn from.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 4th St W
       Velva, ND  58790

(701) 338-2022

District: Velva 1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,812 Help


Students who attend Velva Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Velva High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Velva Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.95. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Velva Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Velva Elementary School employs 20.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Velva Elementary School is $12,812.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Velva Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Velva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.60 118th 195 39.5%
2013 74.61 32nd 217 85.3%
2014 64.96 73rd 217 66.4%
2015 61.17 69th 194 64.4%
2016 52.17 99th 207 52.2%
2017 40.98 129th 202 36.1%
2018 55.95 26th 46 43.5%
2019 67.40 22nd 42 47.6%
2021 60.93 20th 39 48.7%
2022 77.13 12th 47 74.5%
2023 70.95 15th 48 68.8%
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Rank History for White students at Velva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.72 12th 17 29.4%
2022 54.12 14th 23 39.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Velva Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 222
1989 219 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 208 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 4 214
1991 222 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1992 227 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 226 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1994 242 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1995 259 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 259 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 225 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 225 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 238 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 223 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 216 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2003 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2004 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2006 192 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2008 177 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 181 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2010 175 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2011 197 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 204
2012 198 2 0 4 4 0 0 0 208
2013 217 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 228
2014 248 0 0 9 4 0 0 0 261
2015 261 0 0 10 4 0 0 0 275
2016 259 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 266
2017 253 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 257
2018 251 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 255
2019 261 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 265
2020 260 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 264
2021 224 0 1 2 6 1 3 0 237
2022 224 1 1 5 2 0 3 0 236
2023 205 0 1 11 1 0 6 0 224
2024 206 1 1 12 0 1 6 0 227

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 Velva Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 12.0 18.5 n/a
1989 224 11.0 20.3 n/a
1990 214 12.1 17.6 n/a
1991 224 10.5 21.3 n/a
1992 229 11.3 20.2 16.6
1993 228 12.9 17.7 24.1
1994 245 13.1 18.7 19.2
1995 263 15.2 17.3 22.4
1996 263 15.2 17.3 22.4
1997 228 15.2 15.0 23.7
1998 228 17.5 13.0 15.4
1999 243 15.6 15.6 17.3
2000 225 17.4 12.9 25.8
2001 217 17.2 12.6 26.7
2002 223 17.4 12.8 29.1
2003 223 17.4 12.8 29.1
2004 209 16.9 12.4 23.9
2005 204 16.9 12.1 22.1
2006 193 15.9 12.1 26.9
2007 185 16.7 11.1 32.4
2008 179 17.5 10.2 37.4
2009 184 18.2 10.1 31.5
2010 179 18.2 9.8 36.3
2011 204 18.2 11.1 34.8
2012 208 19.3 10.7 34.6
2013 228 19.8 11.4 28.9
2014 261 20.3 12.8 33
2015 275 21.0 13.0 24
2016 266 21.0 12.6 28.6
2017 257 21.3 12.0 29.6
2018 255 21.3 11.9 25.1
2019 265 21.3 12.3 21.5
2020 264 21.3 12.3 21.6
2021 237 21.3 11.0 21.5
2022 236 21.3 11.0 15.3
2023 224 20.3 10.9 23.7
2024 227 20.3 11.1 20.7

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 Velva Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 12.0 18.5 n/a
1989 224 11.0 20.3 n/a
1990 214 12.1 17.6 n/a
1991 224 10.5 21.3 n/a
1992 229 11.3 20.2 16.6
1993 228 12.9 17.7 24.1
1994 245 13.1 18.7 19.2
1995 263 15.2 17.3 22.4
1996 263 15.2 17.3 22.4
1997 228 15.2 15.0 23.7
1998 228 17.5 13.0 15.4
1999 243 15.6 15.6 17.3
2000 225 17.4 12.9 25.8
2001 217 17.2 12.6 26.7
2002 223 17.4 12.8 29.1
2003 223 17.4 12.8 29.1
2004 209 16.9 12.4 23.9
2005 204 16.9 12.1 22.1
2006 193 15.9 12.1 26.9
2007 185 16.7 11.1 32.4
2008 179 17.5 10.2 37.4
2009 184 18.2 10.1 31.5
2010 179 18.2 9.8 36.3
2011 204 18.2 11.1 34.8
2012 208 19.3 10.7 34.6
2013 228 19.8 11.4 28.9
2014 261 20.3 12.8 33
2015 275 21.0 13.0 24
2016 266 21.0 12.6 28.6
2017 257 21.3 12.0 29.6
2018 255 21.3 11.9 25.1
2019 265 21.3 12.3 21.5
2020 264 21.3 12.3 21.6
2021 237 21.3 11.0 21.5
2022 236 21.3 11.0 15.3
2023 224 20.3 10.9 23.7
2024 227 20.3 11.1 20.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Velva Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $348 (3.5%) $9,460 (96.5%) $9,808
2020 $273 (2.6%) $10,093 (97.4%) $10,366
2021 $1,004 (8.2%) $11,239 (91.8%) $12,243
2022 $1,559 (12.2%) $11,254 (87.8%) $12,812

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Velva Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 48 Elementary schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Velva Elementary School)5445
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Velva 1)5140
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Velva Elementary School)5254
 2%
   All Grades Reading (Velva 1)5556
 1%
   All Grades Reading (North Dakota)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students265224
 15.5%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic111
 1000%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White261205
 21.5%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%23.7%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Velva Elementary School

Students at Velva Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Velva Elementary School.

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

High : Velva High School


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