How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dakota Prairie 1 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petersburg, North Dakota | West Fargo, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 295 | 12,680 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dakota Prairie 1 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,661 | $13,475 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 50.3% | 52.9% |
| Local Revenue | 35.6% | 35.6% |
Dakota Prairie 1
Federal State Local
West Fargo 6
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dakota Prairie 1 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 64.9% |
| African American | 0.4% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.8% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 23.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dakota Prairie 1 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 34 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 144:1 | 427.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 12.1% |
School Types
Dakota Prairie 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.