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ASchoolGrades
476
Enrollment
71%
Proficiency
+28 pts
3-Year Growth
13.6:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
71%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
+28
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
57/100
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About This School

J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is a elementary school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school serves 476 students in grades -1-5.

With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), J Nelson Kelly Elementary School performs above average compared to schools in North Dakota. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.

14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

J Nelson Kelly Elementary School has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

J Nelson Kelly Elementary School has 476 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.

Yes, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +28, showing meaningful academic improvement.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is part of the Grand Forks 1 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.