Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Litchville-marion 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 is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Litchville-marion Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Litchville-marion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Litchville-marion Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#282 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Litchville-marion Elementary School's ranking?
Litchville-marion Elementary School is ranked #282 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Litchville-marion Elementary School?
84 students attend Litchville-marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Litchville-marion Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchville-marion Elementary School?
Litchville-marion Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Litchville-marion Elementary School offer ?
Litchville-marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Litchville-marion Elementary School part of?
Litchville-marion Elementary School is part of Litchville-Marion 46 School District.
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