Fargo

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Fargo, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Fargo #78 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,120 per pupil, Fargo ranks #40 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

222
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,120
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fargo operates 2 public schools serving 222 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ellis County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,120 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 54 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.8% local, 38.2% state, and 8.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 51/100, ranked #78 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 226:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 11.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.7% White, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Fargo Es, enrolling 155 students (69% of the district's total enrollment).

Fargo Es accounts for 68.6% of all Fargo student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Fargo a distant remainder — means Fargo-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Fargo student-counselor ratio is 226:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Fargo chronic absenteeism rate is 11.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.0%
Federal
38.2%
State
53.8%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
78 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Fargo.

White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Multiracial 9.9%
Other 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

226:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fargo

School Enrollment
Fargo Es
155
Fargo Hs
71

How Fargo Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Midway Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Waynoka Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mulhall-Orlando Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Tipton Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Watts Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Fargo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fargo?

Fargo has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 222 students.

How much does Fargo spend per student?

Fargo spends $18,120 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #78 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Fargo?

Fargo students are 61.7% White, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fargo?

Fargo has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #78 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.