For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 370 students in Washburn 4 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 Washburn 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
370 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washburn 4 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,011 is less than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,968
$17,628
Spending / Student
$13,011
$17,630
Best Washburn 4 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washburn 4 School District?
Washburn 4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of Washburn 4 School District?
Washburn 4 School District is ranked #72 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn 4 School District?
93% of Washburn 4 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washburn 4 School District?
Washburn 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Washburn 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,011 is less than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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