Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lisbon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lisbon Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lisbon school district, covering approximately 430 square miles around Lisbon, ND, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.7 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest reach of the zone extends up to 20.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lisbon Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lisbon 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 Lisbon Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#279 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Lisbon Elementary School's ranking?
Lisbon Elementary School is ranked #279 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lisbon Elementary School?
222 students attend Lisbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lisbon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lisbon Elementary School?
Lisbon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lisbon Elementary School offer ?
Lisbon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisbon Elementary School part of?
Lisbon Elementary School is part of Lisbon 19 School District.
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