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LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

28 3rd Ave SE, Lidgerwood, ND 58053 · (701) 538-7341 · Richland County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL100 STUDENTS
Enrollment
100
Elementary
DISTRICT 88 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
41 students
DISTRICT 41% · 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
Pre-K
3
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
14
Grade 2
12
Grade 3
12
Grade 4
16
Grade 5
16
Grade 6
10
Student demographics
White
9191%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
44%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 8%
Two+
22%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
33%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 11%
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
4747%
Female
5353%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
25.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
20.0%
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
100
-3 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 11.4:1
% White
91%
was 86%
% Hispanic
4%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a cozy elementary school in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, operated by LIDGERWOOD 28, instructs 100 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 53% below the typical public school in North Dakota, which averages around 212 students.

LIDGERWOOD 28 comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 176 students; LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among them.

In terms of who attends, LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL logs that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 4% Hispanic, 3% Native American, 2% multiracial. Compared to Richland County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 5.5:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 41% of students at LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Richland County) shows that median household earnings sit near $75,432, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Richland County runs 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,416 students), of which LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: LIDGERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has edged down 3%, going from 103 students in 2018 to 100 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged up from 86% to 91% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 11.4:1 in 2018 to 5.5:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Richland County at a glance

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Population
16,584
Census ACS
Median income
$75,432
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
2,416 students

Quick facts

School name
LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
LIDGERWOOD 28
Address
28 3rd Ave SE, Lidgerwood, ND 58053
Phone
(701) 538-7341
County
Richland County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
100
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
41 (41%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
381114000365
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 100 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 5.5:1 students per teacher at LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LIDGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by LIDGERWOOD 28 in Richland County.
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