Bismarck 1 School District

The Bismarck 1 School District is located in Bismarck, ND and includes 22 schools that serve 10,784 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Bismarck 1 School District spends $7,659 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bismarck 1 School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ND state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Bismarck 1 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

The Bismarck 1 School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.