Fargo 1 School District
School District · Fargo, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
11,484
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
11,484
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Fargo 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fargo 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Longfellow Elementary School
Fargo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eagles Elementary School
Fargo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bennett Elementary School
Fargo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#90 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,740
+$1,204 vs North Dakota median
District size
11,484 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Fargo 1 ranks #90 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Fargo 1's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Longfellow Elementary School (9.0/10), Eagles Elementary School (8.1/10), and Bennett Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.4/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fargo 1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fargo 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longfellow Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Eagles Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Bennett Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Discovery Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | South High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | North High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Kennedy Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Washington Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Fargo Davies High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fargo 1
Fargo 1 is a Fargo, North Dakota school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 11,484 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. District-level spending was $17,740 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Fargo 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Longfellow Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fargo 1 students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fargo 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fargo 1 with test data.
Schools in Fargo 1
25 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools3
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Fargo
- Total Enrollment
- 11,484
- Teachers (FTE)
- 956
- District spending per student
- $17,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fargo 1?
Fargo 1 has 25 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fargo 1?
The average composite rating for Fargo 1 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fargo 1?
Fargo 1's district-level spending was $17,740 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fargo 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fargo 1 is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fargo 1?
Longfellow Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fargo 1 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fargo 1?
Across schools in Fargo 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fargo 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Fargo 1 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
How we rate schools
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- West Fargo 6 (25)
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- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (3)
- Enderlin Area 24 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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