Zimmerman Elementary School

508 9 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Zimmerman Elementary School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Zimmerman Elementary School's student population of 110 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
110 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Zimmerman Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
12%
6%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
71%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Zimmerman 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
32%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Zimmerman Elementary School?
110 students attend Zimmerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Zimmerman Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Zimmerman Elementary School offer ?
Zimmerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Zimmerman Elementary School part of?
Zimmerman Elementary School is part of Wahpeton 37 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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