Parshall 3 School District

601 N Main St
Parshall, ND 58770
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Parshall 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 273 students in Parshall 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Schools in Parshall 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
273 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Parshall 3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#156 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
39%
25-29%
44%
20-29%
44%
60-79%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.48
% American Indian
66%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
22%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $46,799 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,073 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,799
$17,615
Spending / Student
$43,073
$17,617

Best Parshall 3 School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parshall High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Main Street
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Parshall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 1st Ave Nw
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3417
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Parshall 3 School District?
Parshall 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 273 students.
What is the rank of Parshall 3 School District?
Parshall 3 School District is ranked #156 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parshall 3 School District?
66% of Parshall 3 School District students are American Indian, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parshall 3 School District?
Parshall 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Parshall 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,073 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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