Grand Forks 1 School District

2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Forks 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,568 students in Grand Forks 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Grand Forks 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 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
18 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
7,568 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
675 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Forks 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 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#73 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
39%
47%
44%
43%
44%
89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.48
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
65%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,066 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 $16,490 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
$122 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,066
$17,615
Spending / Student
$16,490
$17,617

Best Grand Forks 1 School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Nathan Twining Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Nathan Twining Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Red River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Community Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Forks 1 School District?
Grand Forks 1 School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,568 students.
What is the rank of Grand Forks 1 School District?
Grand Forks 1 School District is ranked #78 out of 164 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks 1 School District?
65% of Grand Forks 1 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Forks 1 School District?
Grand Forks 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Grand Forks 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,490 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,568 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 89% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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