MANDAN 1

Mandan, North Dakota — 11 schools

4,344
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$19,029
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MANDAN 1 operates 11 public schools serving 4,344 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 3 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,166 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,029 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 31.5% local, 49.7% state, and 18.8% 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 $84,224 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #44 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 312.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 47.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.1% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American across the district's schools.

Mandan High School accounts for 28.2% of all MANDAN 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MANDAN 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

MANDAN 1 school enrollment varies 84× across entities

MANDAN 1 school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 1,175 students (highest), a spread of 1,161 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

MANDAN 1 student-counselor ratio is 313:1 — 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 MANDAN 1 is typically wider than the MANDAN 1-aggregate figure suggests.

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

MANDAN 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 47.9% — 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?

18.8%
Federal
49.7%
State
31.5%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
44 / 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 Morton County county, where this district is located.

$961
Studio/mo
$1,030
1 BR/mo
$1,175
2 BR/mo
$1,634
3 BR/mo
$1,884
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,224
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 11 schools in MANDAN 1.

White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 3.3%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 9.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
312.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MANDAN 1

School Enrollment
Mandan High School
1,175
Mandan Middle School
1,003
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455
Red Trail Elementary School
438
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379
Roosevelt Elementary School
284
Mary Stark Elementary School
193
Custer Elementary School
126
Brave Center Academy
50
Mandan Virtual High School
49
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MANDAN 1?

MANDAN 1 has 11 schools, including 3 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 5 other. Total enrollment is 4,344 students.

How much does MANDAN 1 spend per student?

MANDAN 1 spends $19,029 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #44 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in MANDAN 1?

The average teacher salary in MANDAN 1 is $84,224 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MANDAN 1?

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

What is the demographic composition of MANDAN 1?

MANDAN 1 students are 75.1% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MANDAN 1?

MANDAN 1 has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #44 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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