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Velva 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 439 students in Velva 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Velva 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
439 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Velva 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 167 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,157 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,966
$17,517
Spending / Student
$15,157
$17,519
Best Velva 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Velva High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Velva 1 School District?
Velva 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 439 students.
What is the rank of Velva 1 School District?
Velva 1 School District is ranked #52 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Velva 1 School District?
92% of Velva 1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Velva 1 School District?
Velva 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 Velva 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,157 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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