Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kulm Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kulm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kulm Elementary School's student population of 81 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kulm 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 Kulm Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kulm Elementary School's ranking?
Kulm Elementary School is ranked #79 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Kulm Elementary School?
81 students attend Kulm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kulm Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kulm Elementary School?
Kulm Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kulm Elementary School offer ?
Kulm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kulm Elementary School part of?
Kulm Elementary School is part of Kulm 7 School District.
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