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Wahpeton Elementary School

Summary:

Wahpeton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in Wahpeton, North Dakota, with a student population of 436 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Wahpeton 37 school district, which is ranked 8th out of 20 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wahpeton Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 73.17% White, 11.01% Native American, and 8.94% Hispanic students, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Hankinson Elementary (86.26% White) and Richland Elementary (93.64% White). However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5% in 2019-2020 to 19% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 5% rate at Richland Elementary in 2020-2021. Academically, Wahpeton Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in NDSA Mathematics and Reading, is lower than the Wahpeton 37 district and state averages.

Despite having a higher per-student spending ($16,596 in 2021-2022) and a lower student-teacher ratio (16.7 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, Wahpeton Elementary's academic outcomes have not kept pace with other schools in the state. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, and there are potential racial achievement gaps, with White students performing significantly worse than their peers statewide. While the school's diverse student population is a strength, the leadership and the Wahpeton 37 district should address the school's areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance, to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 1235 12th St N
       Wahpeton, ND  58075

(701) 642-8328

District: Wahpeton 37

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,596 Help


Students who attend Wahpeton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wahpeton Middle School
High:    Wahpeton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
American Indian:
11.0%
Hispanic:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wahpeton Elementary School ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.68. (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 (73.2%), American Indian (11%), Hispanic (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wahpeton Elementary School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Wahpeton Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wahpeton Elementary School is $16,596.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wahpeton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wahpeton 37:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahpeton 37 8th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wahpeton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wahpeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 62.91 72nd 195 63.1%
2013 47.01 145th 217 33.2%
2014 55.91 117th 217 46.1%
2015 18.67 179th 194 7.7%
2016 8.43 200th 207 3.4%
2017 3.43 198th 202 2.0%
2018 2.06 45th 46 2.2%
2019 14.93 35th 42 16.7%
2021 42.51 28th 39 28.2%
2022 37.02 33rd 47 29.8%
2023 31.17 36th 48 25.0%
2024 32.68 37th 50 26.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wahpeton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.83 22nd 22 0.0%
2019 8.91 20th 22 9.1%
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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 Wahpeton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 285 2 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 298
1989 516 3 2 3 15 n/a n/a 0 539
1990 549 2 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 555 1 6 3 11 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 539 0 4 8 20 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 547 0 2 4 17 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 516 0 4 4 28 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 489 0 2 7 17 n/a n/a 0 515
1996 489 0 2 7 17 n/a n/a 0 515
1997 496 0 0 3 23 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 444 0 1 7 24 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 449 1 0 12 17 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 427 2 1 11 26 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 451 4 1 15 21 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 396 3 6 11 32 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 396 3 6 11 32 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 398 4 7 10 25 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 385 9 8 4 23 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 378 7 5 3 18 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 336 14 5 6 14 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 340 9 5 14 17 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 337 8 7 10 14 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 313 7 10 12 13 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 331 7 11 0 11 1 18 0 379
2012 348 7 13 14 20 0 0 0 402
2013 352 9 14 23 27 0 0 0 425
2014 384 13 14 35 25 0 0 0 471
2015 389 14 13 39 33 0 1 0 489
2016 373 15 9 42 31 0 3 0 473
2017 367 14 5 45 43 0 1 0 475
2018 349 11 6 47 40 0 1 0 454
2019 335 12 3 43 38 0 2 0 433
2020 322 10 3 44 46 0 5 0 430
2021 306 13 7 39 50 0 14 0 429
2022 311 13 6 32 47 0 15 0 424
2023 319 8 6 39 48 0 16 0 436

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 Wahpeton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 15.6 19.1 n/a
1989 539 24.0 22.4 n/a
1990 564 27.0 20.8 n/a
1991 576 27.0 21.3 n/a
1992 571 27.0 21.1 22.9
1993 570 34.4 16.6 21.8
1994 552 34.4 16.0 24.8
1995 515 26.0 19.8 19.4
1996 515 26.0 19.8 19.4
1997 522 35.8 14.6 23.9
1998 476 35.7 13.3 25.6
1999 479 33.2 14.4 23.4
2000 467 33.2 14.1 27.2
2001 492 34.4 14.3 26.8
2002 448 31.2 14.4 31.7
2003 448 31.2 14.4 31.7
2004 444 32.2 13.8 26.6
2005 429 32.2 13.3 24.9
2006 411 37.1 11.1 24.8
2007 375 35.1 10.7 28.5
2008 385 37.3 10.3 33
2009 376 35.4 10.6 33.5
2010 355 36.3 9.7 42.5
2011 379 36.1 10.4 41.7
2012 402 35.7 11.2 42
2013 425 25.5 16.6 42.8
2014 471 26.0 18.1 44.4
2015 489 26.0 18.8 44
2016 473 27.0 17.5 42.5
2017 475 27.0 17.5 49.1
2018 454 26.9 16.8 50.4
2019 433 27.0 16.0 49
2020 430 27.0 15.9 55.6
2021 429 27.0 15.8 54.8
2022 424 26.0 16.3 33
2023 436 26.0 16.7 39

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 Wahpeton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 15.6 19.1 n/a
1989 539 24.0 22.4 n/a
1990 564 27.0 20.8 n/a
1991 576 27.0 21.3 n/a
1992 571 27.0 21.1 22.9
1993 570 34.4 16.6 21.8
1994 552 34.4 16.0 24.8
1995 515 26.0 19.8 19.4
1996 515 26.0 19.8 19.4
1997 522 35.8 14.6 23.9
1998 476 35.7 13.3 25.6
1999 479 33.2 14.4 23.4
2000 467 33.2 14.1 27.2
2001 492 34.4 14.3 26.8
2002 448 31.2 14.4 31.7
2003 448 31.2 14.4 31.7
2004 444 32.2 13.8 26.6
2005 429 32.2 13.3 24.9
2006 411 37.1 11.1 24.8
2007 375 35.1 10.7 28.5
2008 385 37.3 10.3 33
2009 376 35.4 10.6 33.5
2010 355 36.3 9.7 42.5
2011 379 36.1 10.4 41.7
2012 402 35.7 11.2 42
2013 425 25.5 16.6 42.8
2014 471 26.0 18.1 44.4
2015 489 26.0 18.8 44
2016 473 27.0 17.5 42.5
2017 475 27.0 17.5 49.1
2018 454 26.9 16.8 50.4
2019 433 27.0 16.0 49
2020 430 27.0 15.9 55.6
2021 429 27.0 15.8 54.8
2022 424 26.0 16.3 33
2023 436 26.0 16.7 39

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 Wahpeton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,764 (24.2%) $8,680 (75.8%) $11,444
2020 $2,811 (24.0%) $8,908 (76.0%) $11,720
2021 $4,149 (32.0%) $8,796 (67.9%) $12,946
2022 $6,614 (39.9%) $9,982 (60.1%) $16,596

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wahpeton 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 35th of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 48 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Wahpeton Elementary School)3739
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wahpeton 37)3745
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Wahpeton Elementary School)3538
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Wahpeton 37)4146
 5%
   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 Students433436
 0.7%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian3848
 26.3%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic4339
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White335319
 4.8%
Two or More Races216
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%39%
 10%

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

Middle : Wahpeton Middle School
High : Wahpeton High School

Students at Wahpeton Elementary School are 73% White, 11% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Wahpeton Elementary School ranks 37th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Wahpeton Elementary School.


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