How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BISMARCK 1 | WEST FARGO 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bismarck, North Dakota | West Fargo, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 13,976 | 12,680 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BISMARCK 1 | WEST FARGO 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,656 | $17,878 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.7% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 55.3% | 52.9% |
| Local Revenue | 28.0% | 35.6% |
BISMARCK 1
Federal State Local
WEST FARGO 6
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | BISMARCK 1 | WEST FARGO 6 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 64.9% |
| African American | 3.1% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.7% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.0% | 23.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BISMARCK 1 | WEST FARGO 6 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 44 | 34 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 341.4:1 | 427.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.5% | 12.1% |
School Types
BISMARCK 1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
WEST FARGO 6
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.