EIGHT MILE 6

Trenton, North Dakota — 2 schools

325
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,679
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

EIGHT MILE 6 operates 2 public schools serving 325 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 319 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williams County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,679 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 39.4% local, 45.0% state, and 15.6% 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 $81,606 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #71 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 319:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.1% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.

Eight Mile Elementary School accounts for 67.1% of all EIGHT MILE 6 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means EIGHT MILE 6-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

EIGHT MILE 6 student-counselor ratio is 319:1 — 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 EIGHT MILE 6 is typically wider than the EIGHT MILE 6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

EIGHT MILE 6 chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within EIGHT MILE 6 is typically wider than the EIGHT MILE 6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.6%
Federal
45.0%
State
39.4%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
71 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,042
Studio/mo
$1,068
1 BR/mo
$1,196
2 BR/mo
$1,578
3 BR/mo
$1,745
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,606
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 EIGHT MILE 6.

White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 8.0%
Other 39.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

319:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in EIGHT MILE 6

School Enrollment
Eight Mile Elementary School
214
Eight Mile High School
105

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EIGHT MILE 6?

EIGHT MILE 6 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 325 students.

How much does EIGHT MILE 6 spend per student?

EIGHT MILE 6 spends $17,679 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #71 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in EIGHT MILE 6?

The average teacher salary in EIGHT MILE 6 is $81,606 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near EIGHT MILE 6?

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

What is the demographic composition of EIGHT MILE 6?

EIGHT MILE 6 students are 44.1% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for EIGHT MILE 6?

EIGHT MILE 6 has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #71 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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