Enrollment
21
Elementary
DISTRICT 89 · STATE 212
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAMOURE 8·NCES 381074000346
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL
9644 74th St SE, LaMoure, ND 58458 · (701) 883-5396 · LaMoure County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 67% of North Dakota public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded North Dakota public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.5:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
18 students
DISTRICT 38% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 5 | 24% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 10% |
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
Test scores
ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
45.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
55.0%
ND avg 40.0%
What this means: On the ND A+, North Dakota's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 55 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 →
Where LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota | In LaMoure County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21 | #268 of 283 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
21
-2 (-9%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 23
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 11.5:1
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 | 21 | 3 | 7.0:1 | 86% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 3 | 7.7:1 | 87% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 3 | 8.0:1 | 88% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 91% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 2.5 | 12.0:1 | 100% (30) |
| 2015-16 | 27 | 2 | 13.5:1 | 89% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2000-01 | 27 | 1 | 27.0:1 | 89% (24) |
| 1990-91 | 23 | 1 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (30 to 21); teachers up 20% (2.5 to 3).
About LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL is a very small elementary school for students in LaMoure, North Dakota. Students in kindergarten through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 21 students. Elementary schools in North Dakota average about 212 students, which makes this school 90% below average.
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL is part of LAMOURE 8, where 3 schools serve 295 students.
Of every 100 students at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL, about 100 are White. Census estimates put LaMoure County at about 96% White, close to the school's figure.
There are 3 full-time-equivalent teachers at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL, giving a ratio of 7.0:1. The school's 7.0:1 compares with an average of 11.4:1 for elementary schools in North Dakota. By family income, 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 27% average among public schools in LaMoure County.
On the allk12 Grade, LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL lands at B+, ahead of 67% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
The county, LaMoure County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $80,664 a year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL, LaMoure County has 10 public schools.
LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOL is about 5.3 miles from LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL, the shortest distance to any other public school. The ten-mile area around LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL holds 3 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 23 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 21 by 2024-25. Students per teacher dropped from 11.5 in 2020-21 to 7.0 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
LaMoure County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,118
Census ACS
Median income
$80,664
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
822 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAMOURE 8
- LAMOURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 157 students
- LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 117 students
Other schools in LaMoure
- LAMOURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 157 students
- LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 117 students
Nearby schools
- LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOL5.3 mi · 117
- LAMOURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL5.3 mi · 157
- WILLOW BANK COLONY SCHOOL8.3 mi · 27
- EDGELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL15.1 mi · 138
- EDGELEY HIGH SCHOOL15.1 mi · 90
- MAPLE RIVER COLONY SCHOOL18.6 mi · 49
Frequently asked questions
About LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL?
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 21 students in grades KG-08.
Is LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL is approximately 7.0:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL?
At LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 100% White.
What district is LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL in?
LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL is part of LAMOURE 8.
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