Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Milnor 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 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Milnor Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Milnor, ND, encompassing approximately 187.1 square miles. Within this area, most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, while the furthest edge is about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milnor Elementary School's student population of 89 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Milnor 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 Milnor 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
#263 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Milnor Elementary School's ranking?
Milnor Elementary School is ranked #263 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Milnor Elementary School?
89 students attend Milnor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Milnor Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milnor Elementary School?
Milnor Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Milnor Elementary School offer ?
Milnor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milnor Elementary School part of?
Milnor Elementary School is part of Milnor 2 School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
The Milnor elementary school isn't the worst school if you're looking to enroll your child. It does not have a lot of options for a music program, no art teacher at the moment, and seems that they are more concerned about sports and one-act than other elective classes. They offer free and reduced lunches, the kids usually don't complain about the food. They have no busing in town which makes getting kids to and from school difficult for those who work a typical 8-5 job. Some teachers are very nice and flexible, others not so much. Overall not a bad school, but could use some improvement in certain areas.
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