C−
Elgin-New Leipzig Public School District 49
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 10 towns
Serves Elgin, New Leipzig, Elm, Baer, Minnie, Rock, Leipzig, Fisher, Howe and Pretty Rock, and parts of Solon, Beisigl and Odessa.
Students
168
Schools
2
Spent per student
$19,637
ND $16,642
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
What stands out about Elgin-New Leipzig Public School District 49
- School Grade C−: better than 20% of North Dakota districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts below the state
- Spends 18% more per student than the ND average
- 9 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Leith.
K–8Roosevelt Elementary SchoolRoosevelt Public School District 18
Test scores vs. ND
2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 38.2%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 42.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 86.6% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,637 per student · 18% above ND
Spending
Classroom instruction 47%Support & administration 41%Other 12%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 45%Federal 15%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
163’20
167’21
171’22
171’23
168’24
Up 3.1% since 2020.
Students
White 80%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 7%Asian 2%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.