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CENTRAL CASS 17

North Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
1,035
Students
$15,107
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
14.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CENTRAL CASS 17 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 1,035 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,107 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL CASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04396
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL CASS MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08327
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL CASS HIGH SCHOOL09–12312
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,107Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
35%
State
56.0%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal
9.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,035
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CENTRAL CASS 17?
CENTRAL CASS 17 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,035 students.
What is the graduation rate for CENTRAL CASS 17?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CENTRAL CASS 17 spend per student?
CENTRAL CASS 17 spends $15,107 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CENTRAL CASS 17?
14% of students in CENTRAL CASS 17 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CENTRAL CASS 17?
No, CENTRAL CASS 17 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CENTRAL CASS 17 serve?
CENTRAL CASS 17 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CENTRAL CASS 17?
The median opportunity score across schools in CENTRAL CASS 17 is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.