North Border 100

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Walhalla, North Dakota - 4 schools

An equity score of 82/100 ranks North Border 100 #11 of 101 districts in North Dakota (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,296 per pupil, North Border 100 ranks #45 of 168 North Dakota districts by per-pupil spending (North Dakota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

325
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$19,296
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Border 100 operates 4 public schools serving 325 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 2 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 Pembina County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,296 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 33.7% local, 59.4% state, and 6.9% 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 82/100, ranked #11 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 332:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.3% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Border-Pembina High School, with a diversity index of 33.9/100.

Its largest campus is North Border-Walhalla Elementary School, enrolling 128 students (39% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is North Border-Pembina High School, at 36 students, a 4x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

North Border-Walhalla Elementary School accounts for 38.6% of all North Border 100 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Border 100-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

North Border 100 school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

North Border 100 school enrollment ranges from 36 students (lowest) to 128 students (highest), a spread of 92 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

North Border 100 student-counselor ratio is 332:1 — 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 North Border 100 is typically wider than the North Border 100-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Border 100 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — 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 North Border 100 is typically wider than the North Border 100-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.9%
Federal
59.4%
State
33.7%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
11 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in North Border 100.

White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 24.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across North Border 100's schools, below the North Dakota average of 29.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Border-Pembina High School 33.9
  2. 2 North Border-Pembina Elementary School 24.9
  3. 3 North Border-Walhalla Elementary School 24.2
  4. 4 North Border-Walhalla High School 16.0

Programs & Resources

332:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Border 100

School Enrollment
North Border-Walhalla Elementary School
128
North Border-Pembina Elementary School
109
North Border-Walhalla High School
59
North Border-Pembina High School
36

How North Border 100 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Eight Mile 6 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Alexander 2 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 1 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Northwood 129 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Border 100'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 North Border 100?

North Border 100 has 4 schools, including 2 combined, 2 high. Total enrollment is 325 students.

How much does North Border 100 spend per student?

North Border 100 spends $19,296 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #11 in North Dakota.

What is the demographic composition of North Border 100?

North Border 100 students are 86.3% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Border 100?

North Border 100 has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #11 out of 101 districts in North Dakota.