WASHBURN 4

Washburn, North Dakota — 2 schools

335
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,913
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WASHBURN 4 operates 2 public schools serving 335 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 376 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in McLean County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,913 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 34.5% local, 57.8% state, and 7.7% 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 $83,590 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 #60 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 188:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.3% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Washburn Elementary School accounts for 62.2% of all WASHBURN 4 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WASHBURN 4-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

WASHBURN 4 student-counselor ratio is 188:1 — 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

WASHBURN 4 chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
57.8%
State
34.5%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
60 / 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 McLean County county, where this district is located.

$760
Studio/mo
$796
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,590
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 WASHBURN 4.

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

188:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WASHBURN 4

School Enrollment
Washburn Elementary School
234
Washburn High School
142

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WASHBURN 4?

WASHBURN 4 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 335 students.

How much does WASHBURN 4 spend per student?

WASHBURN 4 spends $15,913 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #60 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in WASHBURN 4?

The average teacher salary in WASHBURN 4 is $83,590 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WASHBURN 4?

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

What is the demographic composition of WASHBURN 4?

WASHBURN 4 students are 94.3% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WASHBURN 4?

WASHBURN 4 has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #60 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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