Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenmare Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
7%

Black
n/a
5%

White
95%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenmare Elementary School's ranking?
Kenmare Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Kenmare Elementary School?
122 students attend Kenmare Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kenmare Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenmare Elementary School?
Kenmare Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenmare Elementary School offer ?
Kenmare Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kenmare Elementary School part of?
Kenmare Elementary School is part of Kenmare 28 School District.
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