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Lidgerwood Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 3% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Lidgerwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, with 99 students. The school is part of the Lidgerwood 28 school district, which is ranked 78 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,500 to $16,121 over the past few years, Lidgerwood Elementary consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grades and subjects. In 2024-2025, only 19% of Lidgerwood students were proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 41%, and only 24% were proficient or better in reading compared to 40% statewide. The school's performance on tests has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 58th out of 202 schools in 2017-2018 to 210th out of 216 schools in 2024-2025.

Lidgerwood Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29% to 39% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11.1 over the past few years, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, the nearby Milnor Elementary, Wyndmere Elementary, and Hankinson Elementary schools generally outperform Lidgerwood Elementary on test scores, indicating the need for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools.

100

Students ?

5.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,157

Per pupil spending ?

41%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28 3rd Ave SE
Lidgerwood, ND 58053

(701) 538-7341

District: Lidgerwood 28

Students who attend Lidgerwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lidgerwood High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

American Indian:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2016 → 3rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (21% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg29%

North Dakota avg40%

210^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 76 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 134Lidgerwood 28 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	10.6	210 of 216	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.3	190 of 217	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.8	85 of 215	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.2	166 of 217	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.2	144 of 207	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2020	48.5	120 of 203	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.5	120 of 203	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.0	58 of 202	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	34.8	158 of 199	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.1	105 of 194	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.7	38 of 181	79.0%	★★★★☆
2014	58.1	103 of 217	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.9	82 of 217	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.8	41 of 195	79.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading24%-16 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

Math19%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Lidgerwood 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
Lidgerwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	28 3rd Ave SE	Lidgerwood	58053	Richland County	Lidgerwood 28	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 538-7341	100	18	5.5	41.0%	91 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	10.6	210^th of 216 public elementary schools	2.8%		25.3	190^th of 217 public elementary schools	12.4%	20	20.0	20.0	20.0		49.0	20.0	19.0	20.0	20.0	20.0		64.5	20.0	24.0	34.5	20.0	19.5	$17,157	$1,729	$15,429
Hankinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	415 1st Ave SE	Hankinson	58041	Richland County	Hankinson 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 242-7516	136	8	16.5	22.1%	123 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	54.8	85^th of 216 public elementary schools	60.6%		66.8	49^th of 217 public elementary schools	77.4%	36	34.5	49.0	49.0	89.0	69.0	89.0	64.0	20.0	54.5	20.0	74.5	54.5	49.5	45.5	44.5	39.5	44.0	$15,056	$577	$14,478
Wyndmere Elementary School	Public	K-6	101 Date Ave	Wyndmere	58081	Richland County	Wyndmere 42	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 439-2287	125	11	11.7	17.6%	119 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.3	102^nd of 216 public elementary schools	52.8%		54.4	88^th of 217 public elementary schools	59.4%	14	29.5	49.0	49.0	69.0	49.0	39.5	49.0	19.5	39.5	34.5	54.5	29.5	39.5	30.5	59.5	39.0	49.0	$14,553	$278	$14,275
Milnor Elementary School	Public	K-6	530 5th St	Milnor	58060	Sargent County	Milnor 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 427-5237	89	13	6.8	20.2%	80 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)	74.9	34^th of 216 public elementary schools	84.3%		61.5	66^th of 217 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	34.5	84.5	69.0	54.5	34.5	44.5	49.0	64.5	64.5	64.5	64.5	64.5	44.5	54.0	34.5	34.5	29.5	$20,497	$1,221	$19,276

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 Lidgerwood Elementary School

How many students attend Lidgerwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 100 students attended Lidgerwood Elementary School.

What district is Lidgerwood Elementary School in?

Lidgerwood 28

What is the racial makeup of Lidgerwood Elementary School?

Students at Lidgerwood Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lidgerwood Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lidgerwood High School

Is Lidgerwood Elementary School a good school?

Lidgerwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of North Dakota elementary schools.

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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.