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UNITED 7

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
703
Students
$14,869
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
13.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

UNITED 7 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 703 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 $14,869 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 60/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BURLINGTON-DES LACS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06387
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL07–12316
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,869Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
29%
State
58.2%
Local (property tax)
29.1%
Federal
12.8%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
2
Schools
703
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 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 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in UNITED 7?
UNITED 7 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 703 students.
What is the graduation rate for UNITED 7?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does UNITED 7 spend per student?
UNITED 7 spends $14,869 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in UNITED 7?
14% of students in UNITED 7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in UNITED 7?
No, UNITED 7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does UNITED 7 serve?
UNITED 7 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for UNITED 7?
The median opportunity score across schools in UNITED 7 is 60/100. 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.