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DUNSEITH 1

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
547
Students
$28,056
Per-Pupil Spend
+96% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DUNSEITH 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 547 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,056 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06244
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DUNSEITH HIGH SCHOOL07–12303
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,056+96% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
State
55.6%
Local (property tax)
7.0%
Federal
37.4%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
547
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,056 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
37% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DUNSEITH 1?
DUNSEITH 1 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 547 students.
What is the graduation rate for DUNSEITH 1?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DUNSEITH 1 spend per student?
DUNSEITH 1 spends $28,056 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DUNSEITH 1?
100% of students in DUNSEITH 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DUNSEITH 1?
No, DUNSEITH 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DUNSEITH 1 serve?
DUNSEITH 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DUNSEITH 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in DUNSEITH 1 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.