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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%

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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%
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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