Total enrollment
284
-11 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Cando
North Dakota · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Cando runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 284 students, averaging 142 per campus.
7-year change in Cando
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 81%
% Hispanic
3%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-08 | 208 |
| NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 76 |
About Cando
Across Cando, North Dakota, 2 public schools teaches about 284 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 142, lower than the state mean of about 238.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 295 students in SY 2017-18 versus 284 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 81% to 89% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cando discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.