Top Rankings
Rolette 29 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 138 students in Rolette 29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Rolette 29 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
138 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rolette 29 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.48
% American Indian
43%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
53%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,065 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,942 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,065
$17,615
Spending / Student
$22,942
$17,617
Best Rolette 29 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolette High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Rolette Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rolette 29 School District?
Rolette 29 School District manages 2 public schools serving 138 students.
What is the rank of Rolette 29 School District?
Rolette 29 School District is ranked #95 out of 167 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rolette 29 School District?
53% of Rolette 29 School District students are White, 43% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rolette 29 School District?
Rolette 29 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Rolette 29 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,942 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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