Best Public Schools in Burlington, ND

Summary:

The city of Burlington, North Dakota is home to a single standout elementary school, Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-6. This school has consistently ranked among the top 15 elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School is an exceptional institution, with students significantly outperforming the state averages in both math and reading proficiency. The school's academic performance is a standout, with 61% of students proficient or better in math and 60% in reading, compared to state averages of 41% and 45% respectively. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.3 is lower than the state average, indicating smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

The school also benefits from adequate funding and resources, with spending per student of $12,064, higher than the state average. This investment in the school's educational program is reflected in its low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.0%, suggesting that students are consistently engaged and attending classes. Overall, United 7 district's Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the state of North Dakota.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Wallace St	Burlington	58722	Ward County	United 7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 839-7135	419	27	15.5	15.5%	376 (89.7%)	12 (2.9%)	19 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	89.2	7^th of 50 public elementary schools	86.0%		76.6	11^th of 48 public elementary schools	77.1%	4	61.0	60.0	$12,064	$00	$12,064

Cities Near Burlington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Minot	5.17 mi	25	18^th
Des Lacs	5.63 mi	1
Minot AFB	12.66 mi	3
Berthold	14.01 mi	4
Surrey	14.33 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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