Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Louis L'amour Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louis L'amour 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
Louis L'amour Elementary School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louis L'amour Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louis L'amour Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#31 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louis L'amour Elementary School's ranking?
Louis L'amour Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 459 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Louis L'amour Elementary School?
104 students attend Louis L'amour Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Louis L'amour Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louis L'amour Elementary School?
Louis L'amour Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Louis L'amour Elementary School offer ?
Louis L'amour Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Louis L'amour Elementary School part of?
Louis L'amour Elementary School is part of Jamestown 1 School District.
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