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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SARGENT CENTRAL 6·NCES 381643000756

SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

575 5th St SW, Forman, ND 58032 · (701) 724-3205 · Sargent County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL114 STUDENTS
Enrollment
114
Elementary
DISTRICT 94 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.4:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
33 students
DISTRICT 29% · 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
15
Kindergarten
12
Grade 1
17
Grade 2
15
Grade 3
11
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
9
Grade 6
17
Student demographics
White
10491%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
33%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Two+
44%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
33%
DISTRICT 2% · 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
5145%
Female
6355%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
45.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
50.0%
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
114
+17 (+18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 7.5:1
% White
91%
was 90%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a close-knit elementary campus in Forman, North Dakota, operated by SARGENT CENTRAL 6, caters to 114 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, North Dakota's public schools average about 212 students each, so SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 46% leaner than that benchmark.

SARGENT CENTRAL 6 runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 188 students. SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

On demographics, SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (91%). Other groups include 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 3% Native American. Compared to Sargent County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.4:1 average. Around 29% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Sargent County put median household income runs about $77,946, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. In all, Sargent County runs 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 549 students), of which SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is SARGENT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has ticked up 18%, going from 97 students in 2018 to 114 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 7.5:1 in 2018 to 9.5:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Sargent County at a glance

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Population
3,804
Census ACS
Median income
$77,946
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
549 students

Quick facts

School name
SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
SARGENT CENTRAL 6
Address
575 5th St SW, Forman, ND 58032
Phone
(701) 724-3205
County
Sargent County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
114
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
33 (29%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
381643000756
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 114 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many teachers does SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.
What is the student diversity at SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Is SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
SARGENT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SARGENT CENTRAL 6.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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