Starkweather 44 School District

505 Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Starkweather 44 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 54 students in Starkweather 44 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Starkweather 44 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
54 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Starkweather 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#116 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
21-39%
39%
40-59%
44%
≥50%
44%
(15-16)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.50
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
85%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,148 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,574 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$30,148
$17,517
Spending / Student (21-22)
$29,574
$17,519

Best Starkweather 44 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starkweather High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District manages 2 public schools serving 54 students.
What is the rank of Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District is ranked #9 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Starkweather 44 School District?
85% of Starkweather 44 School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Starkweather 44 School District?
Starkweather 44 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Starkweather 44 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,574 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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