How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Grand Forks 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Forks, North Dakota | Turtle Lake, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 7,604 | 175 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Grand Forks 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,844 | $18,153 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 53.5% | 44.6% |
| Local Revenue | 27.3% | 41.3% |
Grand Forks 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 | Grand Forks 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 95.2% |
| African American | 7.3% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 19.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Grand Forks 1 | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 328.5:1 | 182:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 11.6% |
School Types
Grand Forks 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.