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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Rolette 29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 37% (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 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
129 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rolette 29 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.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
40%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1996–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,628 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,884 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,628
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,884
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Rolette 29 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Rolette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rolette 29 School District?
Rolette 29 School District manages 2 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the rank of Rolette 29 School District?
Rolette 29 School District is ranked #120 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: 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, 40% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 6:1, 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 $32,884 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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