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#37 of 38 private schools in ND

Forest River School

School · Fordville, ND

A private school in Fordville, ND serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.

Private

4068 35TH AVE NE, Fordville, ND 58231

  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ND.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours962.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Enrollment44
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ND

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Forest River School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low93/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,906

Median home value

$92,300

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

89.8%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Forest River School is listed in Fordville, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Forest River School

Forest River School is a private school in Fordville, ND, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 38 private schools in ND.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Forest River School

What grades does Forest River School serve?

Forest River School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Forest River School?

Forest River School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest River School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest River School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Forest River School rank in ND?

Forest River School ranks #37 of 38 private schools in ND.

What is Forest River School's MySchoolScout rating?

Forest River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Forest River School a private school?

Yes, Forest River School is a private coeducational school with a Brethren affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Forest River School a religious school?

Forest River School has a Brethren religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Brethren
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grand Forks County
Area population (ZIP 58231)
451
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58231; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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