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#4 of 451 schools in ND

Top 1% in state

Linton Elementary School

Elementary School · Linton 36 · Linton, ND

A Linton 36 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 970, Linton, ND 58552

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$18,145

Students at Linton Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Linton Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,352

Median home value

$106,100

Median rent

$538/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Linton 36

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Linton Elementary School is listed in LINTON 36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linton Elementary School

Linton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Linton, ND, part of Linton 36, serving approximately 164 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linton Elementary School

What grades does Linton Elementary School serve?

Linton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Linton Elementary School?

Linton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Linton Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linton Elementary School rank in ND?

Linton Elementary School ranks #4 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Linton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Linton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Linton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linton Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Linton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Linton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Linton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Linton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linton Elementary School?

28.0% of students at Linton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Emmons County
Area population (ZIP 58552)
1,460
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
57.3
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 58552; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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