UNITED 7

Des Lacs, North Dakota — 2 schools

704
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,742
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

UNITED 7 operates 2 public schools serving 704 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 709 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ward County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,742 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 29.0% local, 58.2% state, and 12.8% 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 $74,079 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #93 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 354.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School accounts for 58.5% of all UNITED 7 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means UNITED 7-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

UNITED 7 student-counselor ratio is 355:1 — 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

UNITED 7 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — 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 UNITED 7 is typically wider than the UNITED 7-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
58.2%
State
29.0%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
93 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ward County county, where this district is located.

$806
Studio/mo
$960
1 BR/mo
$1,165
2 BR/mo
$1,620
3 BR/mo
$1,954
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,079
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 UNITED 7.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

354.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in UNITED 7

School Enrollment
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School
415
Des Lacs-Burlington High School
294

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in UNITED 7?

UNITED 7 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 704 students.

How much does UNITED 7 spend per student?

UNITED 7 spends $14,742 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #93 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in UNITED 7?

The average teacher salary in UNITED 7 is $74,079 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near UNITED 7?

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

What is the demographic composition of UNITED 7?

UNITED 7 students are 90.7% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for UNITED 7?

UNITED 7 has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #93 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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