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Oberon 16 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 is 1 public school serving 52 students in Oberon 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public School in Oberon 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
532 Schools
# Students
52 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oberon 16 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.50
% American Indian
86%
11%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $102,115 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 314% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $89,558 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 240% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$102,115
$17,517
Spending / Student (21-22)
$89,558
$17,519
Best Oberon 16 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oberon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 A St N
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oberon 16 School District?
Oberon 16 School District manages 1 public schools serving 52 students.
What is the rank of Oberon 16 School District?
Oberon 16 School District is ranked #156 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oberon 16 School District?
86% of Oberon 16 School District students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oberon 16 School District?
Oberon 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Oberon 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $89,558 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 240% over four school years.
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