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Killdeer 16 School District

101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Killdeer 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 614 students in Killdeer 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Killdeer 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
536 Schools
# Students
614 Students
122,144 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Killdeer 16 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#121 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
39%
42%
44%
40-44%
44%
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.48
% American Indian
15%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
73%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,575 is higher than the state median of $17,637. The school district revenue/student has grown by 107% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,785 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has grown by 89% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,575
$17,637
Spending / Student
$27,785
$17,638

Best Killdeer 16 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killdeer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Killdeer High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Killdeer 16 School District?
Killdeer 16 School District manages 2 public schools serving 614 students.
What is the rank of Killdeer 16 School District?
Killdeer 16 School District is ranked #125 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Killdeer 16 School District?
73% of Killdeer 16 School District students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Killdeer 16 School District?
Killdeer 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Killdeer 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,785 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has grown by 89% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 85% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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