Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District

110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 68 students in Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in North Dakota.
Public High School in Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Public High School in Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elgin-new Leipzig High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
183 Schools
# Students
171 Students
40,175 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
3,287 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#109 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
39%
40-44%
44%
60-79%
44%
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.46
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
79%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,316 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,281 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,316
$17,615
Spending / Student
$23,281
$17,617

Best Elgin-New Leipzig 49 School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin-new Leipzig High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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