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NEW TOWN 1

North Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
994
Students
$31,785
Per-Pupil Spend
+122% nat'l
46.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NEW TOWN 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 994 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,785 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are strong, with a district median of 67/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EDWIN LOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06558
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NEW TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08158
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL09–12278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,785+122% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
13%
State
19.5%
Local (property tax)
12.8%
Federal
67.7%

Funding is shared between state (19%) and local sources (13%), with notable federal support (68%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
994
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score67/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,785 per pupil — 122% above the national average of $14,347.
High opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 67/100, well above the national median of 50 — a positive signal for long-term mobility outcomes.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
68% 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 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NEW TOWN 1?
NEW TOWN 1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 994 students.
What is the graduation rate for NEW TOWN 1?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NEW TOWN 1 spend per student?
NEW TOWN 1 spends $31,785 per pupil — 122% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NEW TOWN 1?
46% of students in NEW TOWN 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NEW TOWN 1?
No, NEW TOWN 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NEW TOWN 1 serve?
NEW TOWN 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NEW TOWN 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in NEW TOWN 1 is 67/100. 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.