Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fordville-lankin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fordville-lankin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fordville-lankin Elementary School's student population of 40 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fordville-lankin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordville-lankin Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordville-lankin Elementary School's ranking?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Fordville-lankin Elementary School?
40 students attend Fordville-lankin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fordville-lankin Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordville-lankin Elementary School?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordville-lankin Elementary School offer ?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fordville-lankin Elementary School part of?
Fordville-lankin Elementary School is part of Fordville-Lankin 5 School District.
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