Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Milnor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milnor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Milnor Elementary School's student population of 89 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Milnor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milnor Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#263 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milnor Elementary School's ranking?
Milnor Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Milnor Elementary School?
89 students attend Milnor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Milnor Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milnor Elementary School?
Milnor Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Milnor Elementary School offer ?
Milnor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milnor Elementary School part of?
Milnor Elementary School is part of Milnor 2 School District.
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