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American Schools / State detail

North Dakota

North Dakota spent $15,539 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #22 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$15,539
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#22/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
11.5:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
118,472
$1,840,902,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
16%
State
46%
Local
37%
Biggest districts in North Dakota
  1. Bismarck 1 13,976 $14,558
  2. West Fargo 6 12,680 $13,666
  3. Fargo 1 11,431 $17,740
  4. Minot 1 7,715 $15,223
  5. Grand Forks 1 7,604 $15,253
  6. Williston Basin 7 5,294 $13,026

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.