Total enrollment
196
+20 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus size near 98.
7-year change in Fessenden
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 94%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 11%: 176 students in SY 2017-18 versus 196 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 98% over the same window.
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.