Bottineau 1 School District

301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bottineau 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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 350 students in Bottineau 1 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in North Dakota.
Public Elementary School in Bottineau 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
337 Schools
# Students
665 Students
82,568 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
6,728 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bottineau 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 164 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#68 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
39%
44%
44%
40-44%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.50
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
85%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,988 in this school district is less 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 $16,597 is less 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
$11 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,988
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,597
$17,617

Best Bottineau 1 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 665 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Quick Links