How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Turtle Lake, North Dakota | West Fargo, North Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 175 | 12,680 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,153 | $13,475 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 44.6% | 52.9% |
| Local Revenue | 41.3% | 35.6% |
Turtle Lake-Mercer 72
Federal State Local
West Fargo 6
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 64.9% |
| African American | 0.5% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.5% | 23.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Turtle Lake-Mercer 72 | West Fargo 6 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 34 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 182:1 | 427.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.6% | 12.1% |
School Types
Turtle Lake-Mercer 72
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.