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Milnor Elementary School

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Milnor Elementary School ranks 34 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

34^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Milnor Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 95 students in grades K-6 in Milnor, North Dakota, which is part of the Milnor 2 school district. The school generally outperforms the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency, with 49% of students proficient or better in math and 54% in reading, compared to 39% and 43% for the district, and 41% and 40% for the state, respectively.

Milnor Elementary School stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 7.3 over the past few years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Lidgerwood Elementary (9.7) and Wyndmere Elementary (13.8), indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. Additionally, Milnor Elementary spends more per student, ranging from $15,157 to $17,791, compared to the state average.

While Milnor Elementary School is a relatively strong-performing school, it faces competition from top-performing schools in the region, such as Sargent Central Elementary, which consistently ranks higher and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Milnor Elementary's statewide ranking has also fluctuated quite a bit over the past several years, from a high of 34th to a low of 157th, suggesting its performance may be somewhat inconsistent or sensitive to changes in factors like student demographics, staffing, or curriculum.

Students ?

6.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,497

Per pupil spending ?

20.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060

(701) 427-5237

District: Milnor 2

Students who attend Milnor Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Milnor High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 16% of North Dakota elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg35%

North Dakota avg40%

34^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 134Milnor 2 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	74.9	34 of 216	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	61.5	66 of 217	69.6%	★★★★☆
2023	44.9	118 of 215	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	148 of 217	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.0	157 of 207	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2020	68.0	50 of 203	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	68.1	50 of 203	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	40.0	149 of 202	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	51.7	97 of 199	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.1	80 of 194	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.7	39 of 181	78.5%	★★★★☆
2014	62.8	82 of 217	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.7	102 of 217	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.2	76 of 195	61.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading54%+14 vs state

Math49%+8 vs state

Science30%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Milnor 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
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
Sundale Colony Elementary School	Public	K-6	14226 75th St SE	Milnor	58060	Ransom County	Milnor 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 427-5868	35	5	7.4	91.4%	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							39.0							39.5			34.5	$9,993	$00	$9,993
North Sargent Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	16 1st St SW	Gwinner	58040	Sargent County	North Sargent 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 678-2492	131	16	8.1	50.4%	110 (84.0%)	16 (12.2%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.7	200^th of 216 public elementary schools	7.4%		30.5	171^st of 217 public elementary schools	21.2%	29		20.0	20.0	34.5	20.0	34.5	29.0		20.0	20.0	44.5	34.5	44.5	24.0	34.5	34.5	29.5	$18,018	$1,714	$16,305
Sargent Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	575 5th St SW	Forman	58032	Sargent County	Sargent Central 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 724-3205	114	12	9.5	28.9%	104 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	85.1	11^th of 216 public elementary schools	94.9%		77.4	27^th of 217 public elementary schools	87.6%	16	74.5	49.0		79.0	59.0	44.5	54.0	84.5	54.5		64.5	54.5	64.5	49.0	54.5	54.5	49.0	$24,922	$208	$24,714
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
Lisbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	502 Ash St	Lisbon	58054	Ransom County	Lisbon 19	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 683-4107	222	18	12.4	39.6%	203 (91.4%)	3 (1.4%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	68.1	47^th of 216 public elementary schools	78.2%		51.1	99^th of 217 public elementary schools	54.4%	52	64.0	64.0					64.0	39.0	39.0					44.0	54.0		54.0	$12,678	$804	$11,873
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

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 Milnor Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Milnor Elementary School?

Students at Milnor Elementary School are 90% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Milnor Elementary School in?

Milnor 2

Is Milnor Elementary School a good school?

Milnor Elementary School ranks 34^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Milnor Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Milnor Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Milnor Elementary School attend?

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

High : Milnor 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.