Lewis And Clark 161 School District

401 4th Ave Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lewis And Clark 161 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 240 students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in North Dakota.
Public Elementary Schools in Lewis And Clark 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
6 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
402 Students
82,478 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
6,719 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lewis And Clark 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 164 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#42 out of 167 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
39%
48%
44%
40-44%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.50
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
86%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,142 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,647 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,142
$17,628
Spending / Student
$20,647
$17,630

Best Lewis And Clark 161 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Berthold Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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