WEST FARGO 6

West Fargo, North Dakota — 25 schools

12,680
Total Enrollment
25
Schools
$17,878
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WEST FARGO 6 operates 25 public schools serving 12,680 students, placing it in the mid-size range in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,796 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cass County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,878 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 35.6% local, 52.9% state, and 11.4% 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 $75,950 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #53 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 25 schools offering Advanced Placement (34 AP courses district-wide), a 427.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.9% White, 17.9% African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

WEST FARGO 6 school enrollment varies 140× across entities

WEST FARGO 6 school enrollment ranges from 10 students (lowest) to 1,400 students (highest), a spread of 1,390 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

WEST FARGO 6 student-counselor ratio is 428:1 — 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

WEST FARGO 6 chronic absenteeism rate is 12.1% — 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?

11.4%
Federal
52.9%
State
35.6%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
53 / 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 Cass County county, where this district is located.

$768
Studio/mo
$917
1 BR/mo
$1,112
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,865
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,950
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 25 schools in WEST FARGO 6.

White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 17.9%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 6.2%
Other 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 25
Schools with AP
34 AP courses total
427.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WEST FARGO 6

School Enrollment
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
1,400
West Fargo High School
1,380
Liberty Middle School
1,103
Cheney Middle School
1,006
Heritage Middle School
799
Horace High School
785
Osgood Elem School
554
Independence Elementary School
553
Horace Elementary School
548
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
537
Freedom Elementary School
473
Willow Park Elementary School
461
Legacy Elementary School
456
Westside Elementary School
397
Eastwood Elementary School
387
Deer Creek Elementary School
384
Aurora Elementary School
377
South Elementary School
367
L E Berger Elementary School
360
Early Childhood Center
180
West Fargo High Virtual Academy
116
Harwood Elementary School
97
West Fargo Community High School
53
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
13
West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WEST FARGO 6?

WEST FARGO 6 has 25 schools, including 5 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 12,680 students.

How much does WEST FARGO 6 spend per student?

WEST FARGO 6 spends $17,878 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #53 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in WEST FARGO 6?

The average teacher salary in WEST FARGO 6 is $75,950 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WEST FARGO 6?

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

What is the demographic composition of WEST FARGO 6?

WEST FARGO 6 students are 64.9% White, 17.9% African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 25 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WEST FARGO 6?

WEST FARGO 6 has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #53 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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