Fort Ransom Elementary School

135 Mill Rd
Fort Ransom, ND 58033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

Fort Ransom Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Ransom Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#82 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fort Ransom Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fort Ransom Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
87%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Ransom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Ransom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Ransom Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Ransom Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fort Ransom Elementary School?
16 students attend Fort Ransom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fort Ransom Elementary School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Ransom Elementary School?
Fort Ransom Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Ransom Elementary School offer ?
Fort Ransom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Ransom Elementary School part of?
Fort Ransom Elementary School is part of FT Ransom 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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