Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School

301 Wallace St
Burlington, ND 58722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Burlington-des Lacs 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in ND
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ND)
#94 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
39%
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45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
89%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School's ranking?
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 459 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School?
400 students attend Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School?
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School offer ?
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School part of?
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School is part of United 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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