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Linton Elementary School

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Linton Elementary School ranks 27 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Linton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Linton, North Dakota, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 164 students. The school is part of the Linton 36 school district, which is ranked 10th out of 134 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linton Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Dakota, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 27th over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of this period, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Its test scores in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels, with proficiency rates of 64% in math and 49% in reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 40% respectively. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 10.2 students per teacher over the past three years, suggesting a strong focus on personalized attention and support for students.

When compared to the nearby Cannon Ball Elementary School and Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Elementary School, Linton Elementary School significantly outperforms them in academic measures such as test scores and statewide rankings. This highlights the exceptional quality of education at Linton Elementary School relative to its peers. While the school's overall performance is outstanding, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's proficiency rates, though still above the state average, are not as high as in other subject areas or grade levels.

172

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,224

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 NE 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552

(701) 254-4138

District: Linton 36

Students who attend Linton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Linton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2022 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of North Dakota elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2022) to 88th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

North Dakota avg40%

Elementary school

27^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1^st of 59

North Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 77 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of North Dakota Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 134Linton 36 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	27 of 216	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.7	7 of 217	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	80.6	18 of 215	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	3 of 217	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.1	5 of 207	97.6%	★★★★★
2020	83.7	5 of 203	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	83.8	5 of 203	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	73.3	29 of 202	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	70.3	37 of 199	81.4%	★★★★☆
2016	64.3	58 of 194	70.1%	★★★★☆
2015	46.2	107 of 181	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.4	161 of 217	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	56.8	108 of 217	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.0	150 of 195	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	81.1	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	81.1	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2015	30.0	92 of 109	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2015	61.2	19 of 65	70.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	79.7	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	79.7	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2015	31.9	84 of 109	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	81.6	1 of 59	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	73.0	7 of 57	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	59.5	18 of 61	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.1	2 of 61	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	65.3	13 of 60	78.3%	★★★★☆
2020	76.8	4 of 55	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	76.6	4 of 55	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	73.1	5 of 55	90.9%	★★★★★
2017	56.7	24 of 52	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.9	19 of 53	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	31.9	41 of 52	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.3	75 of 136	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.7	68 of 135	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.8	80 of 124	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	6 of 37	83.8%	★★★★☆
2020	70.5	4 of 34	88.2%	★★★★★
2019	69.8	4 of 34	88.2%	★★★★★
2017	51.0	13 of 34	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	80.3	2 of 26	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	79.1	2 of 26	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	81.0	4 of 25	84.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	72.8	3 of 37	91.9%	★★★★★
2020	76.8	3 of 34	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.4	3 of 34	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	57.8	13 of 34	61.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2020)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2020)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2015)71st percentile+30 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2020)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)92nd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)84th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math64%+23 vs state

Reading49%+9 vs state

Science49%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Linton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)							A-Plus Reading (2025)							A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Linton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	101 NE 3rd St	Linton	58552	Emmons County	Linton 36	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 254-4138	172	16	11.0	32.6%	162 (94.2%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	78	27^th of 216 public elementary schools	87.5%		87.7	7^th of 217 public elementary schools	96.8%	20	79.0	49.0	59.0	79.0	79.0	49.0	64.0	64.5	39.5	74.5	74.5	64.5	49.5	49.0	39.5	49.5	49.0	$16,224	$46	$16,177
Strasburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 1st St N	Strasburg	58573	Emmons County	Strasburg 15	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 336-2667	44	8	5.5	43.2%	38 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)	1 (2.3%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					49.0		49.0					44.5		34.0			34.5	$21,177	$00	$21,177
Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	211 Hazel Ave	Hazelton	58544	Emmons County	Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 782-6231	86	10	9.0	39.5%	76 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	83.9	14^th of 216 public elementary schools	93.5%		52.6	95^th of 217 public elementary schools	56.2%	81	44.5	69.0	64.5	59.0		34.5	59.0	54.5	64.5	74.5	84.5		64.5	59.0	59.0	34.5	49.0	$17,281	$684	$16,597
Cannon Ball Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7080 8th Ave	Cannon Ball	58528	Sioux County	Solen 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 854-3341	115	16	7.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	12.4	208^th of 216 public elementary schools	3.7%		7.7	214^th of 217 public elementary schools	1.4%	6	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0		4.0	20.0	34.5	20.0	20.0	20.0		9.0	34.5		29.5	$27,509	$5,878	$21,631

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linton Elementary School

What district is Linton Elementary School in?

Linton 36

How many students attend Linton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 172 students attended Linton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Linton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Linton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Linton High School

What is the racial makeup of Linton Elementary School?

Students at Linton Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Linton Elementary School a good school?

Linton Elementary School ranks 27^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.