For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 160 students in Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), 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
160 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pingree-Buchanan 10 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 PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,388 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,481 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,388
$17,517
Spending / Student
$15,481
$17,519
Best Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 3rd Ave
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pingree-buchanan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lincoln Ave
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District?
Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District manages 2 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District?
Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District is ranked #94 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 Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District?
92% of Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District?
Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Pingree-Buchanan 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,481 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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