Southern Elementary School serves 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
11%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
70%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
27%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern 8 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
88 students attend Southern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southern Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Southern Elementary School offer ?
Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southern Elementary School part of?
Southern Elementary School is part of Southern 8 School District.
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