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Grant County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Within Grant County, North Dakota, families have 3 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 230 K-12 students. Elgin-New Leipzig 49 is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Grant County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
230
+18 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,269
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
230
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,875
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.5%
Above North Dakota avg
Elementary
2
162 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
68 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49
168 students · 2 districts in Grant County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
49
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Grant County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 2 schools in Grant County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElginElementaryPK-06100·
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG HIGH SCHOOLElginHigh07-1268·
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCarsonElementaryKG-0862·

Cities in Grant County

Elgin2 schoolsCarson1 school

About Grant County

In North Dakota, Grant County is a sparse county of about 2,269 residents. 3 public schools across the county teaches about 230 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,875, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 21% meaningfully below the North Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, Grant County comprises 2 elementary schools (162 students), and 1 high school (68).

ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 168 students on its own.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Grant County has rose 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 212 students to 230.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Grant County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Grant County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Grant County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 230.
How many high schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, North Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 68 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, North Dakota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 162 students.
What is the largest school district in Grant County?
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 is the largest school district in Grant County, serving approximately 168 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Grant County?
Grant County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 2,269, with a median age of 49. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Grant County?
Median household income in Grant County is $57,875, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grant County?
Approximately 20.7% of adults 25 and older in Grant County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grant County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.5% of students in Grant County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grant County schools?
Across Grant County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Grant County?
Grant County residents are approximately 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data