Kindred Elementary School

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Kindred Elementary School ranks 10 th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kindred Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kindred, North Dakota, serving 517 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Kindred 2 school district. This school consistently outperforms state averages in academic achievement, with a student population that is significantly less racially diverse and more economically advantaged compared to nearby schools.

Kindred Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 63% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 55% in reading, far exceeding the state averages of 41% and 45% respectively. This high achievement is coupled with very low chronic absenteeism rates of 2-5%, much lower than the 7-20% range seen at nearby schools like Independence Elementary and Kennedy Elementary. Additionally, Kindred Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.63% to 9.22%, compared to 15.5% to 37.06% at other local schools in the Fargo 1 district.

While Kindred Elementary's strong performance is commendable, it is important to consider the potential influence of its demographic and socioeconomic factors. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.55%) compared to nearby schools, and its higher per-student spending of $6,360 to $7,951 may contribute to its success. These factors suggest that the school's achievements may be shaped by the unique characteristics of its student population and resource allocation, rather than solely reflecting the quality of education provided.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051

(701) 428-3177

District: Kindred 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,932

Students who attend Kindred Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kindred High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

African American:

1.5%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kindred Elementary School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.15. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), African American (1.5%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kindred Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Kindred Elementary School employs 44.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kindred Elementary School is $7,932.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kindred Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kindred Elementary School 10^th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Kindred Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Kindred 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Kindred 2 4^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kindred Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kindred Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	79.29	8^th	195	95.9%
2013	77.21	24^th	217	88.9%
2014	82.13	10^th	217	95.4%
2015	82.87	13^th	194	93.3%
2016	89.42	5^th	207	97.6%
2017	80.78	33^rd	202	83.7%
2018	85.19	9^th	46	80.4%
2019	87.86	6^th	42	85.7%
2021	89.67	4^th	39	89.7%
2022	85.60	7^th	47	85.1%
2023	89.33	4^th	48	91.7%
2024	84.15	10^th	50	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Kindred Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2019	87.10	1^st	2	50.0%
2021	91.04	1^st	1	0.0%
2022	94.84	1^st	1	0.0%
2023	98.47	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	85.73	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kindred Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	77.95	7^th	22	68.2%
2019	82.12	5^th	22	77.3%
2021	87.69	3^rd	17	82.4%
2022	74.75	6^th	23	73.9%
2023	78.25	5^th	18	72.2%
2024	72.65	7^th	18	61.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kindred Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1989	177	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	183
1990	184	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	6	193
1991	184	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1992	185	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1993	184	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1994	214	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	217
1995	250	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1996	250	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1997	207	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1998	219	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1999	245	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2000	266	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2001	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2002	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2003	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2004	265	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	268
2005	288	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2006	258	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	258	1	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2008	241	2	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	251
2009	242	4	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	256
2010	239	3	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	251
2011	242	3	1	0	3	1	4	0	254
2012	220	1	1	5	2	1	0	0	230
2013	349	7	2	8	2	0	0	0	368
2014	355	2	2	6	4	0	0	0	369
2015	380	2	1	6	5	0	0	0	394
2016	389	2	1	7	8	0	0	0	407
2017	440	2	1	5	6	0	0	0	454
2018	469	4	1	4	6	1	0	0	485
2019	444	4	0	4	4	0	0	0	456
2020	448	4	0	3	4	1	0	0	460
2021	473	5	0	6	3	1	0	0	488
2022	476	5	0	8	6	1	1	0	497
2023	494	8	0	5	8	1	1	0	517
2024	464	7	0	3	5	1	1	0	481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kindred Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	162	8.1	20.0	n/a
1989	183	7.9	23.1	n/a
1990	193	8.1	23.8	n/a
1991	187	7.0	26.7	n/a
1992	189	7.0	27.0	10.6
1993	186	8.9	20.9	9.1
1994	217	11.1	19.5	8.8
1995	254	13.1	19.4	7.9
1996	254	13.1	19.4	7.9
1997	209	13.3	15.7	6.2
1998	221	13.6	16.3	7.2
1999	247	15.2	16.3	5.3
2000	267	17.5	15.3	10.9
2001	259	17.3	15.0	11.2
2002	270	18.2	14.8	8.1
2003	270	18.2	14.8	8.1
2004	268	18.2	14.7	10.1
2005	291	22.7	12.8	10.7
2006	263	19.5	13.5	9.9
2007	265	18.9	14.0	10.6
2008	251	20.4	12.3	12.4
2009	256	19.3	13.3	12.1
2010	251	19.2	13.0	13.5
2011	254	20.1	12.6	12.6
2012	230	20.8	11.0	12.2
2013	368	28.5	12.8	15.2
2014	369	29.0	12.6	11.1
2015	394	30.0	13.1	11.2
2016	407	31.0	13.1	12.8
2017	454	32.7	13.8	12.3
2018	485	34.6	14.0	11.8
2019	456	35.6	12.8	7.7
2020	460	38.5	11.9	9.1
2021	488	42.0	11.6	9.2
2022	497	43.2	11.5	4.6
2023	517	45.2	11.4	7
2024	481	44.7	10.7	9.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kindred Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	162	8.1	20.0	n/a
1989	183	7.9	23.1	n/a
1990	193	8.1	23.8	n/a
1991	187	7.0	26.7	n/a
1992	189	7.0	27.0	10.6
1993	186	8.9	20.9	9.1
1994	217	11.1	19.5	8.8
1995	254	13.1	19.4	7.9
1996	254	13.1	19.4	7.9
1997	209	13.3	15.7	6.2
1998	221	13.6	16.3	7.2
1999	247	15.2	16.3	5.3
2000	267	17.5	15.3	10.9
2001	259	17.3	15.0	11.2
2002	270	18.2	14.8	8.1
2003	270	18.2	14.8	8.1
2004	268	18.2	14.7	10.1
2005	291	22.7	12.8	10.7
2006	263	19.5	13.5	9.9
2007	265	18.9	14.0	10.6
2008	251	20.4	12.3	12.4
2009	256	19.3	13.3	12.1
2010	251	19.2	13.0	13.5
2011	254	20.1	12.6	12.6
2012	230	20.8	11.0	12.2
2013	368	28.5	12.8	15.2
2014	369	29.0	12.6	11.1
2015	394	30.0	13.1	11.2
2016	407	31.0	13.1	12.8
2017	454	32.7	13.8	12.3
2018	485	34.6	14.0	11.8
2019	456	35.6	12.8	7.7
2020	460	38.5	11.9	9.1
2021	488	42.0	11.6	9.2
2022	497	43.2	11.5	4.6
2023	517	45.2	11.4	7
2024	481	44.7	10.7	9.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kindred Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (5.1%)	$6,035 (94.9%)	$6,360
2020	$334 (4.7%)	$6,708 (95.3%)	$7,042
2021	$299 (3.8%)	$7,652 (96.2%)	$7,951
2022	$193 (2.4%)	$7,739 (97.6%)	$7,932

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kindred Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 42 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th of 48 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Kindred Elementary School)	63	56	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kindred 2)	63	56	7%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Kindred Elementary School)	59	58	1%
All Grades Reading (Kindred 2)	60	60
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	456	517	13.4%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	4	8	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	444	494	11.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.7%	7%	0.7%

Schools Near Kindred Elementary School

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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
Kindred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	55 1st Ave S	Kindred	58051	Cass County	Kindred 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 428-3177	481	45	10.7	9.4%	464 (96.5%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	84.1	10^th of 50 public elementary schools	80.0%		89.3	4^th of 48 public elementary schools	91.7%	6	63.0	55.0	$7,932	$193	$7,739
Horace Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Ironwood Dr	Horace	58047	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2080	443	35	12.8	12.6%	402 (90.7%)	9 (2.0%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	61.5	21^st of 50 public elementary schools	58.0%					(n/a)	49.0	50.0	$12,893	$852	$12,041
Legacy Elementary School	Public	K-5	5150 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-3740	496	35	13.9	11.9%	409 (82.5%)	30 (6.0%)	15 (3.0%)	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.6%)	72.9	15^th of 50 public elementary schools	70.0%		80.8	8^th of 48 public elementary schools	83.3%	7	57.0	51.0	$11,122	$851	$10,271
Deer Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	6400 54th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-8390	517	40	13.0	10.4%	432 (83.6%)	32 (6.2%)	7 (1.4%)	14 (2.7%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	82.9	11^th of 50 public elementary schools	78.0%		78.5	9^th of 48 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	61.0	55.0	$12,657	$885	$11,771
Osgood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5550 44th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-2190	543	44	12.2	37.4%	320 (58.9%)	137 (25.2%)	27 (5.0%)	10 (1.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.7%)	12.9	46^th of 50 public elementary schools	8.0%		17.1	42^nd of 48 public elementary schools	12.5%	4	34.0	29.0	$11,816	$1,253	$10,563
Aurora Elementary School	Public	K-5	3420 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2130	491	37	13.4	16.7%	392 (79.8%)	50 (10.2%)	18 (3.7%)	9 (1.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	55.1	27^th of 50 public elementary schools	46.0%		63.8	20^th of 48 public elementary schools	58.3%	7	50.0	46.0	$11,467	$847	$10,620
Independence Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 54th St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-5890	588	41	14.5	24.0%	368 (62.6%)	110 (18.7%)	26 (4.4%)	43 (7.3%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	58.1	25^th of 50 public elementary schools	50.0%		57.7	22^nd of 48 public elementary schools	54.2%	3	54.0	45.0	$11,752	$847	$10,905
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-5	4401 42nd St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-4200	451	40	11.2	33.9%	274 (60.8%)	107 (23.7%)	28 (6.2%)	17 (3.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	25.1	40^th of 50 public elementary schools	20.0%		31.3	35^th of 48 public elementary schools	27.1%	5	43.0	29.0	$15,846	$1,438	$14,409
Bennett Elementary School	Public	K-5	2000 S 58th Ave	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-4000	631	38	16.8	20.3%	442 (70.0%)	85 (13.5%)	20 (3.2%)	30 (4.8%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.8%)	78.2	12^th of 50 public elementary schools	76.0%		85.1	7^th of 48 public elementary schools	85.4%	5	57.0	54.0	$12,040	$1,407	$10,633
Freedom Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 26th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-5221	548	41	13.3	28.6%	297 (54.2%)	156 (28.5%)	21 (3.8%)	54 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	50.9	30^th of 50 public elementary schools	40.0%		57.1	23^rd of 48 public elementary schools	52.1%	7	47.0	46.0	$11,588	$1,300	$10,288

Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Kindred Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kindred Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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How many students attend Kindred Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Kindred Elementary School.

Is Kindred Elementary School a good school?

Kindred Elementary School ranks 10^th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Kindred Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Kindred Elementary School?

Students at Kindred Elementary School are 96% White, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

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