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New Town 1 School District

300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New Town 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 950 students in New Town 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
51±¬ÁÏs in New Town 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
3 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
950 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Town 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#159 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
39%
27%
44%
20-24%
44%
75-79%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.48
% American Indian
83%
11%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
6%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,767 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,991 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,767
$17,615
Spending / Student
$28,991
$17,617

Best New Town 1 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Town High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Edwin Loe Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 2nd Ave E
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
New Town Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Town 1 School District?
New Town 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 950 students.
What is the rank of New Town 1 School District?
New Town 1 School District is ranked #159 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Town 1 School District?
83% of New Town 1 School District students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Town 1 School District?
New Town 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is New Town 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,991 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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