Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Red Trail Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Trail Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
4%
5%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Red Trail Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Red Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Red Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Mary Stark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Red Trail Elementary School?
460 students attend Red Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Red Trail Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Trail Elementary School?
Red Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Red Trail Elementary School offer ?
Red Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Trail Elementary School part of?
Red Trail Elementary School is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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