Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lakota Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakota Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lakota, ND, covering approximately 409.2 square miles. Families may typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakota Elementary School's student population of 129 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Lakota Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakota Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#215 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakota Elementary School's ranking?
Lakota Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lakota Elementary School?
129 students attend Lakota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lakota Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakota Elementary School?
Lakota Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lakota Elementary School offer ?
Lakota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakota Elementary School part of?
Lakota Elementary School is part of Lakota 66 School District.
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