Zimmerman Elementary School serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zimmerman Elementary School's student population of 116 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
3%
5%
White
69%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Zimmerman Elementary School?
116 students attend Zimmerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Zimmerman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Zimmerman Elementary School offer ?
Zimmerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zimmerman Elementary School part of?
Zimmerman Elementary School is part of Wahpeton 37 School District.
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