How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bismarck 1 | Burke Central 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bismarck, North Dakota | Lignite, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 13,976 | 83 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bismarck 1 | Burke Central 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,037 | $22,657 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 55.3% | 29.1% |
| Local Revenue | 28.0% | 60.2% |
Bismarck 1
Federal State Local
Burke Central 36
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bismarck 1 | Burke Central 36 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 81.5% |
| African American | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 1.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.0% | 28.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bismarck 1 | Burke Central 36 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 44 | — |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 341.4:1 | 47.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.5% | 19.1% |
School Types
Bismarck 1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Burke Central 36
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.