Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kidder County Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kidder County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kidder County Elementary School's student population of 241 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Kidder County Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kidder County Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#134 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kidder County Elementary School's ranking?
Kidder County Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Kidder County Elementary School?
241 students attend Kidder County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kidder County Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kidder County Elementary School?
Kidder County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kidder County Elementary School offer ?
Kidder County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kidder County Elementary School part of?
Kidder County Elementary School is part of Kidder County 1 School District.
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