NORTH STAR 10

Cando, North Dakota — 2 schools

299
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,718
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NORTH STAR 10 operates 2 public schools serving 299 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 284 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Towner County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,718 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 31.8% local, 52.7% state, and 15.5% 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 $85,216 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #61 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 246:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.8% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

North Star Elementary School accounts for 73.2% of all NORTH STAR 10 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NORTH STAR 10-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

NORTH STAR 10 student-counselor ratio is 246:1 — 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

NORTH STAR 10 chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — 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 STAR 10 is typically wider than the NORTH STAR 10-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.5%
Federal
52.7%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
61 / 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 Towner County county, where this district is located.

$697
Studio/mo
$702
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,216
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 NORTH STAR 10.

White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 2.8%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

246:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in NORTH STAR 10

School Enrollment
North Star Elementary School
208
North Star High School
76

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NORTH STAR 10?

NORTH STAR 10 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 299 students.

How much does NORTH STAR 10 spend per student?

NORTH STAR 10 spends $15,718 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #61 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in NORTH STAR 10?

The average teacher salary in NORTH STAR 10 is $85,216 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near NORTH STAR 10?

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

What is the demographic composition of NORTH STAR 10?

NORTH STAR 10 students are 88.8% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NORTH STAR 10?

NORTH STAR 10 has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #61 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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