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KILLDEER 16

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
646
Students
$54,494
Per-Pupil Spend
+280% nat'l
22.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KILLDEER 16 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 646 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 $54,494 is above average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are strong, with a district median of 65/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06396
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KILLDEER HIGH SCHOOL07–12250
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$54,494+280% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
64%
State
22.3%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal
14.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
646
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$54K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score65/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $54,494 per pupil — 280% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
High opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 65/100, well above the national median of 50 — a positive signal for long-term mobility outcomes.
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 KILLDEER 16?
KILLDEER 16 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 646 students.
What is the graduation rate for KILLDEER 16?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KILLDEER 16 spend per student?
KILLDEER 16 spends $54,494 per pupil — 280% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KILLDEER 16?
22% of students in KILLDEER 16 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KILLDEER 16?
No, KILLDEER 16 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does KILLDEER 16 serve?
KILLDEER 16 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KILLDEER 16?
The median opportunity score across schools in KILLDEER 16 is 65/100. 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.