Top Rankings
Kensal 19 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 29 students in Kensal 19 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Kensal 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
29 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kensal 19 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 169 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
% American Indian
10%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$17,154
$16,468
Spending / Student (18-19)
$16,962
$17,074
Best Kensal 19 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensal Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kensal 19 School District?
Kensal 19 School District manages 2 public schools serving 29 students.
What is the rank of Kensal 19 School District?
Kensal 19 School District is ranked #23 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kensal 19 School District?
86% of Kensal 19 School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kensal 19 School District?
Kensal 19 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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