Bottineau 1

The Bottineau 1 school district in North Dakota is home to two schools: Bottineau Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-Senior High School. Bottineau Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic achievement, as measured by proficiency rates in NDSA Mathematics and Reading, exceeds the district and state averages.

While both schools have a predominantly white student population, Bottineau Elementary School has a higher percentage of Native American students compared to Bottineau Junior-Senior High School. This demographic difference may present challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students as they progress through the school system. Additionally, the district faces attendance challenges, with both schools reporting relatively high chronic absenteeism rates.

The funding disparity between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Bottineau Junior-Senior High School spending significantly more per student ($19,040) compared to Bottineau Elementary School ($7,904). This raises questions about the equity of resource allocation within the Bottineau 1 school district.