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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTER-STANTON 1·NCES 380005200096

CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

315 Lincoln Ave, Center, ND 58530 · (701) 794-8778 · Oliver County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL146 STUDENTS
Enrollment
146
Elementary
DISTRICT 133 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
31 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
14
Kindergarten
15
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
24
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
16
Grade 6
17
Student demographics
White
13492%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
43%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
64%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7853%
Female
6847%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
30.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
35.0%
ND avg 40.0%
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
146
-8 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.2:1
% White
92%
was 97%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary-level community of intimate scale in Center, North Dakota, part of CENTER-STANTON 1, enrolling 146 students in grades pre-K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 31% leaner than the state mean of about 212.

Within CENTER-STANTON 1, which oversees 2 schools and 265 students, CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%); the rest is composed of 4% Native American, 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.5:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 21% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Oliver County put median household income runs about $77,240, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Oliver County's 2 public schools (combined enrollment of about 265 students), CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: CENTER-STANTON HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.1 miles off.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has edged down 5%, going from 154 students in 2018 to 146 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 97% to 92% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Oliver County at a glance

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Population
1,839
Census ACS
Median income
$77,240
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
265 students

Quick facts

School name
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
CENTER-STANTON 1
Address
315 Lincoln Ave, Center, ND 58530
Phone
(701) 794-8778
County
Oliver County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
146
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
31 (21%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
380005200096
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 146 students in grades PK-06.
Is CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
How diverse is CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
CENTER-STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of CENTER-STANTON 1.
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