LaMoure Public Schools or LaMoure Public School is a school district and associated school in LaMoure, North Dakota.
Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lamoure Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lamoore Elementary School serves the entire district of Lamoure, ND, covering an area of approximately 421.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamoure Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lamoure Elementary School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamoure Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamoure Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#23 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
3%
5%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamoure Elementary School's ranking?
Lamoure Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lamoure Elementary School?
157 students attend Lamoure Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lamoure Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamoure Elementary School?
Lamoure Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lamoure Elementary School offer ?
Lamoure Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamoure Elementary School part of?
Lamoure Elementary School is part of Lamoure 8 School District.
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