Fargo 1 School District

The Fargo 1 School District is located in Fargo, ND and includes 24 schools that serve 10,524 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Fargo 1 School District spends $9,612 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Fargo 1 School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ND state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Fargo 1 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Fargo 1 School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Fargo 1 School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.