Fairmount 18 School District

400 E Main
Fairmount, ND 58030
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fairmount 18 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 99 students in Fairmount 18 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 Fairmount 18 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
99 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fairmount 18 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#56 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
85%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.8%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.50

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
5%
11%

Showing 2000–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%

Showing 1997–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
24%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
68%
70%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,434 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,727 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,384 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$2 MM
$2,451 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,434
$19,402

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,727
$19,941

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Fairmount 18 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Fairmount High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fairmount 18 School District?
Fairmount 18 School District manages 2 public schools serving 99 students.
What is the rank of Fairmount 18 School District?
Fairmount 18 School District is ranked #109 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmount 18 School District?
68% of Fairmount 18 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairmount 18 School District?
Fairmount 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Fairmount 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,727 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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