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NESSON 2

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
427
Students
$19,728
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
16.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

NESSON 2 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 427 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,728 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 64/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–08306
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RAY HIGH SCHOOL09–12121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,728+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
65%
State
27.2%
Local (property tax)
65.4%
Federal
7.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
427
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score64/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,728 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 NESSON 2?
NESSON 2 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 427 students.
What is the graduation rate for NESSON 2?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NESSON 2 spend per student?
NESSON 2 spends $19,728 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NESSON 2?
16% of students in NESSON 2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NESSON 2?
No, NESSON 2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NESSON 2 serve?
NESSON 2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NESSON 2?
The median opportunity score across schools in NESSON 2 is 64/100. 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.