Zimmerman Elementary School

1265 12 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Zimmerman Elementary School serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Zimmerman Elementary School's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
101 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ND)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
12%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
6%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
71%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Zimmerman Elementary School?
101 students attend Zimmerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Zimmerman Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Zimmerman Elementary School offer ?
Zimmerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Zimmerman Elementary School part of?
Zimmerman Elementary School is part of Wahpeton 37 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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