Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,684
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,385
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#42
of 53 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Grant County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Grant County spends $9,684 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% below the North Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,684
$299 above the state average
School coverage
3
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Grant County has 3 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Grant County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Grant County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#42
of 53 North Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49
Elementary and high visible
171 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ROOSEVELT 18
Elementary school only in this slice
51 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Grant County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Grant County, North Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Scale Learning in Grant County
Grant County provides a small, community-focused education system with 3 public schools serving 222 total students. The landscape consists of 2 elementary schools and 1 high school divided between 2 districts. This structure creates a very personalized experience with an average of only 74 students per school.
Elgin-New Leipzig Leads Enrollment
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 is the largest district in the county, educating 171 students across 2 schools. ROOSEVELT 18 serves the remaining 51 students through a single elementary campus. There are no charter schools available, keeping the focus entirely on these established local districts.
The Pure Rural School Experience
Education in Grant County is entirely rural, with all 3 schools situated in non-urban settings. ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG ELEMENTARY is the largest site with 105 students, while ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY offers a remarkably small environment with just 51 students. Attending school here feels like being part of a tight-knit family where every teacher knows every student.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
222
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Grant County
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49
ROOSEVELT 18
3 Public Schools in Grant County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 | Elgin, 58533Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 105 |
| ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 | Elgin, 58533Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 66 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ROOSEVELT 18 | Carson, 58529Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 51 |
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49
Elgin, 58533 / Rural: Remote
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG HIGH SCHOOL
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49
Elgin, 58533 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,684
State avg $9,385
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Schools in Grant County, North Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, North Dakota?
Grant County provides a small, community-focused education system with 3 public schools serving 222 total students. The landscape consists of 2 elementary schools and 1 high school divided between 2 districts. This structure creates a very personalized experience with an average of only 74 students per school.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, North Dakota?
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG 49 is the largest district in the county, educating 171 students across 2 schools. ROOSEVELT 18 serves the remaining 51 students through a single elementary campus. There are no charter schools available, keeping the focus entirely on these established local districts.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
Education in Grant County is entirely rural, with all 3 schools situated in non-urban settings. ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG ELEMENTARY is the largest site with 105 students, while ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY offers a remarkably small environment with just 51 students. Attending school here feels like being part of a tight-knit family where every teacher knows every student.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.