FT Yates 4 School District

9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

FT Yates 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 62 students in FT Yates 4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in FT Yates 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
62 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

FT Yates 4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#162 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
39%
11-19%
44%
21-39%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.48
% American Indian
100%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $70,210 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $79,919 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$70,210
$17,615
Spending / Student
$79,919
$17,617

Best FT Yates 4 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Grades: 5-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Yates Pk School
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Grades: PK
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to FT Yates 4 School District?
FT Yates 4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of FT Yates 4 School District?
FT Yates 4 School District is ranked #162 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in FT Yates 4 School District?
100% of FT Yates 4 School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of FT Yates 4 School District?
FT Yates 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is FT Yates 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $79,919 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 74% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 05-08
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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