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Fordville-Lankin 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 50 students in Fordville-Lankin 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Fordville-Lankin 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
50 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fordville-Lankin 5 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student (11-12)
$21,131
$13,038
Spending / Student (11-12)
$20,738
$13,291
Best Fordville-Lankin 5 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordville-lankin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fordville-Lankin 5 School District?
Fordville-Lankin 5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 50 students.
What is the rank of Fordville-Lankin 5 School District?
Fordville-Lankin 5 School District is ranked #144 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fordville-Lankin 5 School District?
86% of Fordville-Lankin 5 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fordville-Lankin 5 School District?
Fordville-Lankin 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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