DUNSEITH 1

Dunseith, North Dakota — 2 schools

548
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$28,008
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

DUNSEITH 1 operates 2 public schools serving 548 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 514 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rolette County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,008 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 7.0% local, 55.6% state, and 37.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $107,593 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 95/100, ranked #1 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 257:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 59.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 0.8% Asian, 0.6% White across the district's schools.

Dunseith High School accounts for 54.1% of all DUNSEITH 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means DUNSEITH 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

DUNSEITH 1 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

DUNSEITH 1 student-counselor ratio is 257:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within DUNSEITH 1 is typically wider than the DUNSEITH 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

DUNSEITH 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 59.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

37.3%
Federal
55.6%
State
7.0%
Local

Funding Equity

95
Equity Score
1 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Rolette County county, where this district is located.

$722
Studio/mo
$727
1 BR/mo
$954
2 BR/mo
$1,318
3 BR/mo
$1,600
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$107,593
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in DUNSEITH 1.

White 0.6%
Asian 0.8%
Other 98.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

257:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
59.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in DUNSEITH 1

School Enrollment
Dunseith High School
278
Dunseith Elementary School
236

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in DUNSEITH 1?

DUNSEITH 1 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 548 students.

How much does DUNSEITH 1 spend per student?

DUNSEITH 1 spends $28,008 per student. The district has an equity score of 95/100, ranking #1 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in DUNSEITH 1?

The average teacher salary in DUNSEITH 1 is $107,593 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near DUNSEITH 1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Rolette County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of DUNSEITH 1?

DUNSEITH 1 students are 0.8% Asian, 0.6% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for DUNSEITH 1?

DUNSEITH 1 has an equity score of 95/100, ranking #1 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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