Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elgin-new Leipzig 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School's student population of 105 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School's ranking?
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School?
105 students attend Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School?
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School offer ?
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School part of?
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School is part of Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District.
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