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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5·NCES 380005600224

FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

102 Main St N, Fordville, ND 58231 · (701) 229-3297 · Walsh County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
Enrollment
36
Elementary
DISTRICT 25 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
12 students
DISTRICT 31% · 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
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
6
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
5
Grade 4
2
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
7
Grade 8
2
Student demographics
White
3186%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
514%
DISTRICT 12% · 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
2364%
Female
1336%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFORDVILLE-LANKIN HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
30.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
30.0%
ND avg 40.0%

What this means: On the ND A+, North Dakota's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all North Dakota schools, those numbers are about 39 and 40.

Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
36
+8 (+29%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
was 4.0:1
% White
86%
was 82%
% Hispanic
14%
was 18%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a tiny K-5 school in Fordville, North Dakota, operated by FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5, works with 36 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, North Dakota's public schools average about 212 students each, so FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 83% below that benchmark.

FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5 runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 50 students. FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that nearly all students (86%) are White. The remainder looks like 14% Hispanic. Compared to Walsh County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 4.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.4:1 average. Around 33% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Walsh County) records that median household income runs about $71,944, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 11 public schools in Walsh County (combined enrollment of about 1,911 students).

FORDVILLE-LANKIN HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 29%: 28 students in 2018 compared to 36 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Walsh County at a glance

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Population
10,396
Census ACS
Median income
$71,944
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
1,911 students

Quick facts

School name
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5
Address
102 Main St N, Fordville, ND 58231
Phone
(701) 229-3297
County
Walsh County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
4.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
12 (33%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
380005600224
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 36 students in grades PK-08.
Is FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1.
What is the student diversity at FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 86% White, 14% Hispanic.
Who oversees FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5 in Walsh County.
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