For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 265 students in Center-Stanton 1 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 Center-Stanton 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
265 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Center-Stanton 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,151 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,023 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,151
$17,517
Spending / Student
$17,023
$17,519
Best Center-Stanton 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center-stanton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Lincoln Ave
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Center-stanton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lincoln Ave
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center-Stanton 1 School District?
Center-Stanton 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 265 students.
What is the rank of Center-Stanton 1 School District?
Center-Stanton 1 School District is ranked #121 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Center-Stanton 1 School District?
93% of Center-Stanton 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center-Stanton 1 School District?
Center-Stanton 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Center-Stanton 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,023 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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