Serving 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-59% (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 4:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Ransom Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Ransom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Ransom Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1
Hispanic
17%
8%
White
75%
70%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Ransom Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Ransom Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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?
12 students attend Fort Ransom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fort Ransom Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Ransom Elementary School?
Fort Ransom Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fort Ransom Elementary School offer ?
Fort Ransom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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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