How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elgin-New Leipzig 49 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elgin, North Dakota | Turtle Lake, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 172 | 175 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elgin-New Leipzig 49 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,244 | $17,766 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.0% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 51.5% | 44.6% |
| Local Revenue | 35.5% | 41.3% |
Elgin-New Leipzig 49
Federal State Local
Turtle Lake-Mercer 72
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elgin-New Leipzig 49 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 95.2% |
| African American | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.9% | 15.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elgin-New Leipzig 49 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 80:1 | 173:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.3% | 9.8% |
School Types
Elgin-New Leipzig 49
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Turtle Lake-Mercer 72
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.