Fargo 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 11,431 students in Fargo 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Fargo 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Fargo 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.47
# American Indian Students
290 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
426 Students
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
721 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
1,667 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
15%
5%
# White Students
7,726 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
68%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
579 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
845
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
921
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
809
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
914
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
881
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
863
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
837
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
848
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
812
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
930
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
957
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
856
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
815
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,030 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,970 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fargo 1 School District?
Fargo 1 School District manages 25 public schools serving 11,431 students.
What is the rank of Fargo 1 School District?
Fargo 1 School District is ranked #91 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fargo 1 School District?
68% of Fargo 1 School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fargo 1 School District?
Fargo 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Fargo 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,970 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Top 30% in ND)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
