LIDGERWOOD 28

Headquartered at 28 3rd Ave SE in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, the Lidgerwood 28 public school district is an active, traditional public school system serving families within a rural remote setting in the broader Wahpeton region. Operating two school facilities, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. As a central fixture of its local community, Lidgerwood 28 offers a close-knit learning environment designed to guide students seamlessly from early childhood education to high school graduation.

According to NCES dataset figures for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a focused learning atmosphere with a total enrollment of 176 students, consisting of 92 female and 84 male learners. The student body encompasses a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, including White, Hispanic, American Indian, and multiracial students across small class sizes that foster strong interpersonal connections. To support student achievement and development, the district benefits from an extensive personnel presence, employing over 111 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes nearly 63 FTE teaching positions, 11 instructional aides, and 37 support personnel, ensuring that Lidgerwood 28 can deliver highly personalized instruction and dedicated support services tailored to each child.