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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHBURN 4·NCES 381929000673

WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

713 7th Street, Washburn, ND 58577 · (701) 462-3221 · McLean County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL234 STUDENTS
Enrollment
234
Elementary
DISTRICT 188 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.7:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
32 students
DISTRICT 14% · 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
28
Kindergarten
32
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
28
Grade 3
26
Grade 4
36
Grade 5
29
Grade 6
30
Student demographics
White
21994%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
83%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
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
12152%
Female
11348%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
40.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
40.0%
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
234
+49 (+26%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 12.3:1
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Located at 713 7th Street, in Washburn, North Dakota, WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an average-sized elementary school that instructs 234 students (grades pre-K through 6), one of the schools within WASHBURN 4.

WASHBURN 4 comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 376 students; WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among them.

Looking at the student body, WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that nearly all students (94%) are White; the rest consists of 3% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.1:1. The state averages about 11.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 14% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against McLean County (around 29%), the school's rate is south of typical.

Zooming out to the county, McLean County reports that median household income runs about $83,583, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, McLean County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,906 students), of which WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has ticked up 26% since 2018, when it stood at 185 (now 234). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.3:1 in 2018 to 11.1:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

McLean County at a glance

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Population
9,823
Census ACS
Median income
$83,583
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,906 students

Quick facts

School name
WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
WASHBURN 4
Address
713 7th Street, Washburn, ND 58577
Phone
(701) 462-3221
County
McLean County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
234
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
32 (14%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
381929000673
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 234 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 11.1:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of WASHBURN 4.
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