Fort Ransom Public School District 6
Public school districtGrades PK–6Regional · 5 towns
Serves Fort Ransom, Fort Ransom, Springer, Preston and Northland.
Students
12
Schools
1
Spent per student
$34,250
ND $16,642
Students per teacher
4:1
Free or reduced lunch
25%
What stands out about Fort Ransom Public School District 6
- Math proficiency 37 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts above the state
- Spends 106% more per student than the ND average
- 4 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 50% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for McKinnon.
PK–6Kensal Elementary SchoolKensal Public School District 19
7–12Kensal High SchoolKensal Public School District 19
Test scores vs. ND
2020–21Math proficiency75%
State average 38.2% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 42.3% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$34,250 per student · 106% above ND
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 41%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 61%State 30%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
24’20
23’21
22’22
16’23
12’24
Down 50% since 2020.
Students
White 75%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 8%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
Lisbon Public School District 19Elliott, Hanson, Tuller
$14,845per student
Enderlin Area Public School District 24Moore, Thordenskjold
$16,139per student
Litchville-Marion Public School District 46Black Loam, Litchville, Oakhill
$23,475per student
LaMoure Public School District 8Black Loam
$17,747per student
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.