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2 schools in RICHLAND 44

North Dakota · 310 students · 2 cities

2 public K-12 schools sit under RICHLAND 44 in North Dakota, serving roughly 310 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in RICHLAND 44

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
310
+35 (+13%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside RICHLAND 44

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 273 to 310 students (up 14%) and from 29 to 29 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAbercrombieElementaryPK-06184
RICHLAND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLColfaxHigh07-12126

About RICHLAND 44

RICHLAND 44 is a thinly populated North Dakota school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 310.

On the school-mix side, RICHLAND 44 comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 155 in this district, below the North Dakota typical of 238.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in RICHLAND 44 has climbed 13% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 275 students to 310.

On this page, the community for RICHLAND 44 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RICHLAND 44 run?
RICHLAND 44 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 310 students in North Dakota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RICHLAND 44?
RICHLAND 44 includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RICHLAND 44?
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in RICHLAND 44 by enrollment, with approximately 184 students.
What grade levels does RICHLAND 44 serve?
RICHLAND 44 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.
What cities does RICHLAND 44 serve?
RICHLAND 44 operates schools in Abercrombie, Colfax across North Dakota.