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DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

350 Broadway, Medora, ND 58645 · (701) 623-4868 · Billings County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL55 STUDENTS
Enrollment
55
Elementary
DISTRICT 51 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.8:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
5%
3 students
DISTRICT 7% · 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
7
Kindergarten
6
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
8
Grade 3
4
Grade 4
10
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
7
Grade 8
4
Student demographics
White
5498%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 8%
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
3055%
Female
2545%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
50.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
60.0%
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
55
+17 (+45%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
was 6.1:1
% White
98%
was 100%
% Hispanic
2%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a micro-enrollment primary school in Medora, North Dakota, run under BILLINGS CO 1, works with 55 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, North Dakota's public schools average about 212 students each, so DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 74% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 2 schools in BILLINGS CO 1 (101 students total), DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%). That composition is broadly in line with Billings County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 7.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 5% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, census data for Billings County shows the typical household earns roughly $86,806 per year, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 2 public schools in Billings County (combined enrollment of about 101 students).

Nearest neighbor: BELFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 15.6 miles off.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 45%: 38 students in 2018 compared to 55 in 2025. Class-load math has rose: from 6.1:1 in 2018 to 7.8:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Billings County at a glance

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Population
1,024
Census ACS
Median income
$86,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
101 students

Quick facts

School name
DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BILLINGS CO 1
Address
350 Broadway, Medora, ND 58645
Phone
(701) 623-4868
County
Billings County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
55
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
3 (5%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
380284000033
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 55 students in grades PK-08.
Is DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1.
What is the student diversity at DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 98% White, 2% Hispanic.
Is DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
DEMORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BILLINGS CO 1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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