Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kulm Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kulm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kulm Elementary School's student population of 80 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kulm Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kulm Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kulm Elementary School's ranking?
Kulm Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 459 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Kulm Elementary School?
80 students attend Kulm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kulm Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kulm Elementary School?
Kulm Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kulm Elementary School offer ?
Kulm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kulm Elementary School part of?
Kulm Elementary School is part of Kulm 7 School District.
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