Serving 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fordville-lankin 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fordville-Lankin Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fordville, ND, encompassing approximately 212.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fordville-lankin Elementary School's student population of 36 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.
School Rankings
Fordville-lankin 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 Fordville-lankin Elementary School is 0.24, which is less 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
#389 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordville-lankin Elementary School's ranking?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 449 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fordville-lankin Elementary School?
36 students attend Fordville-lankin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fordville-lankin Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordville-lankin Elementary School?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fordville-lankin Elementary School offer ?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordville-lankin Elementary School part of?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School is part of Fordville-Lankin 5 School District.
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