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VELVA 1

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
440
Students
$17,503
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
23.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

VELVA 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 440 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,503 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% 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 62/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
VELVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06224
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
VELVA HIGH SCHOOL07–12216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,503+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
38%
State
50.5%
Local (property tax)
38.0%
Federal
11.4%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
440
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score62/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,503 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% 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 VELVA 1?
VELVA 1 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 440 students.
What is the graduation rate for VELVA 1?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does VELVA 1 spend per student?
VELVA 1 spends $17,503 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in VELVA 1?
24% of students in VELVA 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in VELVA 1?
No, VELVA 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does VELVA 1 serve?
VELVA 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for VELVA 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in VELVA 1 is 62/100. 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.