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Nesson Public School District 2

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 20 towns

Serves Ray, Wildrose, Truax Township, Springbrook Township, Epping, Farmvale Township, West Bank Township, View Township, Marshall Township, Brooklyn Township, Wheelock Township, Springbrook, Oliver Township, Equality Township, Champion Township, Hazel Township, Big Meadow Township, Big Stone Township, Rainbow Township and South Meadow Township, and parts of Pherrin Township, Palmer Township, Twelve Mile Township and Hayland Township.

Students
443
Schools
2
Spent per student
$15,942
ND $16,642
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
16%
Debt
$10.3M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Nesson Public School District 2

  • School Grade B: better than 55% of North Dakota districts
  • Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
  • 16 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 13% since 2020
  • Debt of $10.3M, about $23,228 per student

Test scores vs. ND

2020–21
Math proficiency47%
State average 38.2%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 42.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 86.6% · small group: the state reports 80–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,942 per student · 4% below ND
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 32%Other 10%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 90%State 8%Federal 2%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
392’20
412’21
427’22
445’23
443’24

Up 13% since 2020.

Students
White 85%Two or more races 7%Hispanic 6%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Ray Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Ray
B
324 students19:1
Ray High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ray
B−
119 students12:1

Towns served

Ray 714Wildrose 260Truax Township 217Springbrook Township 166Epping 124Farmvale Township 83West Bank Township 75View Township 66Marshall Township 56Brooklyn Township 47Wheelock Township 34Springbrook 27Oliver Township 26Equality Township 19Champion Township 16Hazel Township 12Big Meadow TownshipBig Stone TownshipRainbow TownshipSouth Meadow Township

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

Williston Basin Public School District 7Dublin Township, East Fork Township, Missouri Ridge Township
$14,990per student
Tioga Public School District 15Lindahl Township, Pleasant Valley Township, Sauk Valley Township
$17,689per student
Divide County Public School District 1Frederick Township, Upland Township
$19,986per student
Grenora Public School District 99Ellisville Township, Rock Island Township
$24,411per 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.

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