MAX 50

Max, North Dakota — 2 schools

155
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,994
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MAX 50 operates 2 public schools serving 155 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 135 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in McLean County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,994 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 31.4% local, 50.9% state, and 17.7% 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 $98,778 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 67.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 31.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.7% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools.

Max Elementary School accounts for 53.3% of all MAX 50 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MAX 50-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

MAX 50 student-counselor ratio is 68:1 — 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

MAX 50 chronic absenteeism rate is 31.5% — 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?

17.7%
Federal
50.9%
State
31.4%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$760
Studio/mo
$796
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$98,778
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 MAX 50.

White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

67.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MAX 50

School Enrollment
Max Elementary School
72
Max High School
63

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MAX 50?

MAX 50 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 155 students.

How much does MAX 50 spend per student?

MAX 50 spends $20,994 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in MAX 50?

The average teacher salary in MAX 50 is $98,778 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MAX 50?

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

What is the demographic composition of MAX 50?

MAX 50 students are 88.7% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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