RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34

Richardton, North Dakota — 3 schools

315
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,290
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 operates 3 public schools serving 315 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 337 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stark County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,290 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 46.6% local, 47.9% state, and 5.6% 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 $74,687 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #47 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 356.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.1% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Taylor-Richardton Elementary School accounts for 42.1% of all RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34-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

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 school enrollment ranges from 56 students (lowest) to 142 students (highest), a spread of 86 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

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 student-counselor ratio is 357:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — 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 RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 is typically wider than the RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.6%
Federal
47.9%
State
46.6%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
47 / 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 Stark County county, where this district is located.

$869
Studio/mo
$874
1 BR/mo
$1,056
2 BR/mo
$1,469
3 BR/mo
$1,771
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,687
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 3 schools in RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34.

White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

356.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34

School Enrollment
Taylor-Richardton Elementary School
142
Richardton-Taylor High School
139
Richardton-Taylor Elementary School
56

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34?

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 315 students.

How much does RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 spend per student?

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 spends $18,290 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #47 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34?

The average teacher salary in RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 is $74,687 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34?

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

What is the demographic composition of RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34?

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 students are 89.1% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34?

RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34 has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #47 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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