Medina 3

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Medina, North Dakota - 2 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks Medina 3 #33 of 101 districts in North Dakota (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,335 per pupil, Medina 3 ranks #110 of 168 North Dakota districts by per-pupil spending (North Dakota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

211
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,335
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Medina 3 operates 2 public schools serving 211 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Stutsman County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,335 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 168 North Dakota districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Dakota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.7% local, 56.7% state, and 14.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 57/100, ranked #33 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 257.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.7% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Medina High School, enrolling 103 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

Medina High School accounts for 48.8% of all Medina 3 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Medina 3 a distant remainder — means Medina 3-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

Medina 3 student-counselor ratio is 258:1 — 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 Medina 3 is typically wider than the Medina 3-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Medina 3 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.4% — 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 Medina 3 is typically wider than the Medina 3-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.6%
Federal
56.7%
State
28.7%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
33 / 101
State Rank
51
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 Medina 3.

White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

257.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Medina 3

School Enrollment
Medina Elementary School
103
Medina High School
103

How Medina 3 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Dakota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Central Valley 3 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Milnor 2 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Solen 3 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Valley-Edinburg 118 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mapleton 7 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Medina 3'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 Medina 3?

Medina 3 has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 211 students.

How much does Medina 3 spend per student?

Medina 3 spends $15,335 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #33 in North Dakota.

What is the demographic composition of Medina 3?

Medina 3 students are 92.7% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Medina 3?

Medina 3 has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #33 out of 101 districts in North Dakota.