LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL

LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAMOURE 8 school district, located in LaMoure, ND with about 30 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL** is a small, specialized educational institution located in LaMoure, North Dakota. Situated within a Hutterite colony, the school serves the specific needs of the colony’s children, typically operating as a K-8 facility that integrates state-mandated curriculum with the community's unique cultural and religious values. Because of its location, the school functions as an extension of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where traditional academic subjects are taught alongside the practical and vocational skills prioritized by the colony.

Due to its nature as a colony school, it operates with a high degree of community involvement and maintains a student body composed entirely of children residing within the settlement. The academic structure is generally designed to meet North Dakota state standards while remaining sensitive to the colony's way of life, which values self-sufficiency, communal living, and religious instruction. As such, the school serves as a vital anchor for the colony, ensuring that the younger generation receives a formal education while remaining deeply connected to the cultural heritage and lifestyle of the Hutterite community.

For more information, contact LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL at (701) 883-5396 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.