How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fargo 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fargo, North Dakota | Turtle Lake, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 11,431 | 175 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fargo 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,941 | $18,153 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 48.6% | 44.6% |
| Local Revenue | 36.1% | 41.3% |
Fargo 1
Federal State Local
Turtle Lake-Mercer 72
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fargo 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 95.2% |
| African American | 15.4% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.2% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.6% | 19.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fargo 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 51 | — |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 317.1:1 | 182:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.0% | 11.6% |
School Types
Fargo 1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Turtle Lake-Mercer 72
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.