Total enrollment
196
+21 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Fessenden
North Dakota · Public K-12
Fessenden, North Dakota comes in at 2 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 196 students total and an average school size near 98.
4-year change in Fessenden
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
433
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
196
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FESSENDEN-BOWDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-08 | 140 |
| FESSENDEN-BOWDON HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 56 |
About Fessenden
Public education in Fessenden, North Dakota runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 196 students. By footprint, Fessenden sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Fessenden average about 98 students each, 59% lower than the North Dakota norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 12%: 175 students in SY 2020-21 versus 196 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fessenden discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.