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Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 168 students in Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
168 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.5%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
80%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,804 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,196 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,384 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,451 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,804
$19,402
Spending / Student
$22,196
$19,941
Best Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin-new Leipzig High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District?
Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District manages 2 public schools serving 168 students.
What is the rank of Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District?
Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District is ranked #129 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District?
80% of Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District?
Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,196 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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