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Kidder County 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 392 students in Kidder County 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Kidder County 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
536 Schools
# Students
392 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kidder County 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 167 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,806 is less than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,824
$17,628
Spending / Student
$14,806
$17,630
Best Kidder County 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kidder County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St Se
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kidder County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 4th St Se
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kidder County 1 School District?
Kidder County 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 392 students.
What is the rank of Kidder County 1 School District?
Kidder County 1 School District is ranked #49 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kidder County 1 School District?
91% of Kidder County 1 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kidder County 1 School District?
Kidder County 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Kidder County 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,806 is less than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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