FARGO 1

Fargo, North Dakota — 25 schools

11,431
Total Enrollment
25
Schools
$18,379
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FARGO 1 operates 25 public schools serving 11,431 students, placing it in the mid-size range in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 16 elementary, 5 high, 3 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,427 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cass County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,379 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 36.1% local, 48.6% state, and 15.3% 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 $110,141 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #31 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 25 schools offering Advanced Placement (51 AP courses district-wide), a 317.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.0% White, 15.4% African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

FARGO 1 school enrollment varies 58× across entities

FARGO 1 school enrollment ranges from 22 students (lowest) to 1,277 students (highest), a spread of 1,255 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

FARGO 1 student-counselor ratio is 317:1 — 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 FARGO 1 is typically wider than the FARGO 1-aggregate figure suggests.

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

FARGO 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 32.0% — 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?

15.3%
Federal
48.6%
State
36.1%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
31 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$768
Studio/mo
$917
1 BR/mo
$1,112
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,865
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$110,141
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 25 schools in FARGO 1.

White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 15.4%
Asian 4.0%
Multiracial 6.2%
Other 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 25
Schools with AP
51 AP courses total
317.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in FARGO 1

School Enrollment
Fargo Davies High School
1,277
North High School
1,110
Discovery Middle School
992
South High School
898
Ben Franklin Middle School
873
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
677
Centennial Elementary School
639
Bennett Elementary School
622
Kennedy Elementary School
469
Ed Clapp Elementary School
444
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
439
Longfellow Elementary School
386
Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
344
Lincoln Elementary School
330
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School
312
Washington Elementary School
292
Eagles Elementary School
292
Jefferson Elementary School
270
Mckinley Elementary School
169
Early Childhood Special Education School
162
Madison Elementary School
134
Dakota High School
127
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
113
Explorer Academy
34
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
22

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FARGO 1?

FARGO 1 has 25 schools, including 5 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 11,431 students.

How much does FARGO 1 spend per student?

FARGO 1 spends $18,379 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #31 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in FARGO 1?

The average teacher salary in FARGO 1 is $110,141 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near FARGO 1?

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

What is the demographic composition of FARGO 1?

FARGO 1 students are 60.0% White, 15.4% African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian, averaged across 25 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FARGO 1?

FARGO 1 has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #31 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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