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Kulm Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Kulm Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kulm, North Dakota, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 88 students. The school is part of the Kulm 7 school district, which is ranked 2 out of 134 districts in North Dakota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kulm Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science across all grades. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 64% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 41%. In Reading, Kulm Elementary School had 54% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40%. In Science, the school had 59% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38%. The school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 183 out of 194 North Dakota elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 2 out of 216 in 2024-2025, and has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Willow Bank Colony School and Edgeley Elementary School, Kulm Elementary School significantly outperforms both in academic proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. The low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student at Kulm Elementary School may be contributing factors to the school's exceptional academic performance, which is a testament to the effective teaching practices and strong leadership within the Kulm 7 school district.

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,927

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

217 2nd Ave SE
Kulm, ND 58456

(701) 647-2303

District: Kulm 7

Students who attend Kulm Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kulm High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

8.0%

African American:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2013 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (59% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of North Dakota elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg54%

North Dakota avg40%

2^nd of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 76 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 134Kulm 7 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	95.9	2 of 216	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	1 of 217	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	51.8	108 of 202	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.3	155 of 199	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.2	183 of 194	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	33.3	139 of 181	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	52.6	128 of 217	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	71.6	42 of 217	80.6%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2022	71.7	6 of 61	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	55.9	23 of 60	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.7	48 of 55	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math64%+23 vs state

Science59%+21 vs state

Reading54%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Kulm 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
Kulm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	217 2nd Ave SE	Kulm	58456	LaMoure County	Kulm 7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 647-2303	87	10	8.4	35.6%	75 (86.2%)	2 (2.3%)	7 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	95.9	2^nd of 216 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.6	1^st of 217 public elementary schools	99.5%	1		84.5	69.0		59.0		64.0		64.5	74.5		20.0		54.0	69.0		59.0	$20,927	$1,513	$19,414
Edgeley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	307 6th St	Edgeley	58433	LaMoure County	Edgeley 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 493-2292	138	9	15.2	16.7%	134 (97.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.8	117^th of 216 public elementary schools	45.8%		40.5	141^st of 217 public elementary schools	35.0%	24	69.0	44.5	34.5	49.0	20.0	79.0	49.0	20.0	44.5	34.5	39.5	20.0	54.5	39.0	49.0	79.0	69.0	$15,529	$936	$14,593
Willow Bank Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	8827 76th St SE	Edgeley	58433	LaMoure County	Edgeley 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 493-2060	27	2	13.5	88.9%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							20.0							44.5				$6,067	$00	$6,067

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 Kulm Elementary School

What district is Kulm Elementary School in?

Kulm 7

How many students attend Kulm Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 87 students attended Kulm Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kulm Elementary School?

Students at Kulm Elementary School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Kulm Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Kulm Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 216 North Dakota elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Kulm Elementary School attend?

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

High : Kulm High School

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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.