Enrollment
10
Elementary
DISTRICT 66 · STATE 212
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAPLE VALLEY 4·NCES 381202000851
WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL
3361 134th Ave SE, Tower City, ND 58071 · (701) 749-5310 · Cass County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL10 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
5.4:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
7 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 30% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 20% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 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
40.0%
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 40 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 WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota | In Cass County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10 | #281 of 283 | #39 of 39 |
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
10
-2 (-17%) vs 2020
+67% since 2010-11, when it was 6
Student : Teacher
5.4:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 10 | 1.8 | 5.4:1 | 70% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1.8 | 5.4:1 | 70% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 100% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 50% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 233% (3 to 10); teachers up 84% (1 to 1.8).
About WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL
WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL is a very small elementary school in MAPLE VALLEY 4, located in Tower City, North Dakota. The school serves kindergarten through 8. Enrollment is 10 students. Elementary schools in North Dakota have about 212 students on average; enrollment here is 95% lower.
The district for WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL is MAPLE VALLEY 4, with 3 schools and 248 students.
White students are 100% of those enrolled at WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL. That compares with about 82% White among all Cass County residents.
WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL reports a ratio of 5.4 students per teacher, from 1.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 5.4:1 compares with an average of 11.4:1 for elementary schools in North Dakota. Lunch program data show 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 30% average for public schools in Cass County is 40 points lower.
In Cass County, home to about 193,400 people, the median household earns about $75,555 a year, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Cass County number 66, with about 27,826 students.
MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest public school to WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL, about 1.0 miles away. WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
NCES describes the area around WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school's student count decreased 17% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The school's ratio dropped from 12.0:1 to 5.4:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
People who know WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Cass County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
193,400
Census ACS
Median income
$75,555
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
27,826 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MAPLE VALLEY 4
- MAPLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 122 students
- MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 116 students
Other schools in Tower City
- MAPLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 122 students
- MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 116 students
Nearby schools
- MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 116
- MAPLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 122
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL16.5 mi · 258
- VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL16.5 mi · 159
- VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL16.5 mi · 317
- HOPE PAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL16.7 mi · 97
Frequently asked questions
About WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL?
WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 10 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL serve?
WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL is approximately 5.4:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL are roughly 100% White.
Is WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL public or private?
WHEATLAND COLONY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MAPLE VALLEY 4.
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