Enrollment
12
Elementary
STATE 212
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FT RANSOM 6·NCES 380003300226
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
135 Mill Rd, Fort Ransom, ND 58033 · (701) 973-2591 · Ransom County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.1:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
3 students
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 25% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12 | #276 of 283 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
-12 (-50%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 29
Student : Teacher
4.1:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 2.9 | 4.1:1 | 25% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 3.2 | 5.1:1 | 19% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 3.2 | 7.0:1 | 14% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 24 | 3 | 8.0:1 | 33% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 3.2 | 8.6:1 | 41% (11) |
| 2015-16 | 26 | 3 | 8.7:1 | 23% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 31 | 3 | 10.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 24 | 3 | 8.0:1 | 25% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 29 | 3 | 9.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 56% (27 to 12); teachers down 8% (3.2 to 2.9).
About FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public very small elementary school in Fort Ransom, North Dakota. The school counted 12 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 6. That puts enrollment 94% below the 212-student average for elementary schools in North Dakota.
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is listed under FT RANSOM 6 in federal data.
The student body at FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 75% White. Other reported shares: 17% Hispanic and 8% multiracial. Ransom County's residents are about 92% White, 17 points above the school's share.
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a ratio of 4.1 students per teacher, from 2.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 4.1:1 compares with an average of 11.4:1 for elementary schools in North Dakota. Lunch program data show 25% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 40% average for public schools in Ransom County is 15 points higher.
American Community Survey estimates for Ransom County show that the median household earns about $75,736 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Across Ransom County, 9 public schools serve about 963 students.
GRANT COLONY SCHOOL is the nearest public school to FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 11.7 miles away.
In the federal locale system, FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2020-21 count was 24 students and the 2024-25 count was 12. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 8.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 4.1:1.
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Ransom County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,643
Census ACS
Median income
$75,736
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
963 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- GRANT COLONY SCHOOL11.7 mi · 12
- LISBON HIGH SCHOOL13.0 mi · 182
- LISBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL13.1 mi · 222
- LISBON MIDDLE SCHOOL13.1 mi · 197
- ENDERLIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL17.1 mi · 154
- ENDERLIN AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.1 mi · 136
Frequently asked questions
About FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 12 students in grades PK-06.
Is FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 4.1:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
What district is FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
FORT RANSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of FT RANSOM 6.
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