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LaMoure County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in LaMoure County number 10, teaching approximately 822 North Dakota students against a population of 4,118. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary and 4 high schools.

7-year change in LaMoure County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
822
+97 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,118
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
822
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$80,664
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.5%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
6
513 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
309 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAMOURE 8
295 students · 4 districts in LaMoure County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of LaMoure 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
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
47
22.9% under 18

Test scores in LaMoure County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 6 schools in LaMoure County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAMOURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLamoureElementaryPK-06157·
EDGELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEdgeleyElementaryPK-06138·
LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOLLamoureHigh07-12117·
EDGELEY HIGH SCHOOLEdgeleyHigh07-1290·
KULM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKulmElementaryPK-0887·
LITCHVILLE-MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMarionElementaryPK-0583·
LITCHVILLE-MARION HIGH SCHOOLMarionHigh06-1266·
KULM HIGH SCHOOLKulmHigh09-1236·
WILLOW BANK COLONY SCHOOLEdgeleyElementaryPK-0827·
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOLLamoureElementaryKG-0821·

Cities in LaMoure County

Edgeley3 schoolsLamoure3 schoolsKulm2 schoolsMarion2 schools

About LaMoure County

In North Dakota, LaMoure County is a rural-scale county of about 4,118 residents. 10 public schools across the county enrolls about 822 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $80,664, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% above the North Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, LaMoure County spans 6 elementary schools (513 students), and 4 high schools (309).

LAMOURE 8 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 295 students across LaMoure County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in LaMoure County has rose 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 725 students to 822. LaMoure County now counts 10 public schools, up from 9 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for LaMoure County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve LaMoure County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in LaMoure County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 822.
How many high schools are in LaMoure County?
LaMoure County, North Dakota has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 309 students.
How many elementary schools are in LaMoure County?
LaMoure County, North Dakota has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 513 students.
What is the largest school district in LaMoure County?
LAMOURE 8 is the largest school district in LaMoure County, serving approximately 295 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of LaMoure County?
LaMoure County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 4,118, with a median age of 47. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in LaMoure County?
Median household income in LaMoure County is $80,664, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of LaMoure County?
Approximately 25.3% of adults 25 and older in LaMoure County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in LaMoure County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 26.5% of students in LaMoure County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in LaMoure County schools?
Across LaMoure County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of LaMoure County?
LaMoure County residents are approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

LaMoure County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data