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KIDDER COUNTY 1

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
403
Students
$15,861
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
26.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KIDDER COUNTY 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 403 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,861 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 61/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIDDER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06251
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIDDER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL07–12152
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,861+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
31%
State
45.7%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal
22.9%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
403
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score61/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KIDDER COUNTY 1?
KIDDER COUNTY 1 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 403 students.
What is the graduation rate for KIDDER COUNTY 1?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KIDDER COUNTY 1 spend per student?
KIDDER COUNTY 1 spends $15,861 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KIDDER COUNTY 1?
27% of students in KIDDER COUNTY 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KIDDER COUNTY 1?
No, KIDDER COUNTY 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does KIDDER COUNTY 1 serve?
KIDDER COUNTY 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KIDDER COUNTY 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in KIDDER COUNTY 1 is 61/100. 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.