Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Ransom Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Ransom Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Ransom Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Ransom Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fort Ransom Elementary School?
16 students attend Fort Ransom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fort Ransom Elementary School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Ransom Elementary School?
Fort Ransom Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Ransom Elementary School offer ?
Fort Ransom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Ransom Elementary School part of?
Fort Ransom Elementary School is part of FT Ransom 6 School District.
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