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OAKES 41

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
491
Students
$15,292
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
17.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

OAKES 41 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 491 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 $15,292 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 18% 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 57/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06257
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
OAKES HIGH SCHOOL07–12234
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,292Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
32%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
32.5%
Federal
11.3%

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
491
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% 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 OAKES 41?
OAKES 41 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 491 students.
What is the graduation rate for OAKES 41?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does OAKES 41 spend per student?
OAKES 41 spends $15,292 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OAKES 41?
18% of students in OAKES 41 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in OAKES 41?
No, OAKES 41 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does OAKES 41 serve?
OAKES 41 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for OAKES 41?
The median opportunity score across schools in OAKES 41 is 57/100. 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.