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PARK RIVER AREA 8

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
484
Students
$15,093
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
28.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PARK RIVER AREA 8 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 484 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 $15,093 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PARK RIVER AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06288
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PARK RIVER AREA HIGH SCHOOL07–12196
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,093Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
29%
State
53.3%
Local (property tax)
28.7%
Federal
18.0%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
484
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
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 PARK RIVER AREA 8?
PARK RIVER AREA 8 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 484 students.
What is the graduation rate for PARK RIVER AREA 8?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PARK RIVER AREA 8 spend per student?
PARK RIVER AREA 8 spends $15,093 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PARK RIVER AREA 8?
29% of students in PARK RIVER AREA 8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PARK RIVER AREA 8?
No, PARK RIVER AREA 8 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PARK RIVER AREA 8 serve?
PARK RIVER AREA 8 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PARK RIVER AREA 8?
The median opportunity score across schools in PARK RIVER AREA 8 is 51/100. 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.