New Rockford-Sheyenne 2

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New Rockford, North Dakota - 2 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 #83 of 101 districts in North Dakota (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,132 per pupil, New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 ranks #149 of 168 North Dakota districts by per-pupil spending (North Dakota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

334
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,132
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 operates 2 public schools serving 334 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 Eddy County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,132 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 30.7% local, 55.3% state, and 14.0% 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 32/100, ranked #83 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 174.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 22.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.4% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School, enrolling 188 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School accounts for 53.9% of all New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 a distant remainder — means New Rockford-Sheyenne 2-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

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 student-counselor ratio is 175:1 — 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

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 chronic absenteeism rate is 22.9% — 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 New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 is typically wider than the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
55.3%
State
30.7%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
83 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2.

White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.6%
Other 7.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

174.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2

School Enrollment
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School
188
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School
161

How New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Northwood 129 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Washburn 4 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ellendale 40 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Tgu 60 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
North Border 100 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to New Rockford-Sheyenne 2'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 New Rockford-Sheyenne 2?

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 334 students.

How much does New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 spend per student?

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 spends $13,132 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #83 in North Dakota.

What is the demographic composition of New Rockford-Sheyenne 2?

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 students are 86.4% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for New Rockford-Sheyenne 2?

New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #83 out of 101 districts in North Dakota.