Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dorothy Moses Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy Moses Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dorothy Moses Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dorothy Moses Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Moses Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#365 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
7%
5%
White
42%
70%
Hawaiian
10%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Moses Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Dorothy Moses Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy Moses Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeannette Myhre Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
390 students attend Dorothy Moses Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dorothy Moses Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dorothy Moses Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dorothy Moses Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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