Mandan 1 School District

901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,451 students in Mandan 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Mandan 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
12 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
4,451 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mandan 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 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#107 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
39%
39%
44%
43%
44%
81%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.50
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
75%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,165 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 $13,156 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,165
$17,517
Spending / Student
$13,156
$17,519

Best Mandan 1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2007 8th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mandan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 12th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Mandan High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 4th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Brave Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 4th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6532
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 38th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mandan 1 School District?
Mandan 1 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,451 students.
What is the rank of Mandan 1 School District?
Mandan 1 School District is ranked #112 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan 1 School District?
75% of Mandan 1 School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mandan 1 School District?
Mandan 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Mandan 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 81% (Top 20% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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