Top Rankings
Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 196 students in Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
196 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#23 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
97%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,561 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$17,517
Spending / Student
$17,561
$17,519
Best Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Fessenden-bowdon High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District?
Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District manages 2 public schools serving 196 students.
What is the rank of Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District?
Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District is ranked #23 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District?
97% of Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District?
Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,561 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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