Total enrollment
709
+43 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in UNITED 7
North Dakota · 709 students · 2 cities
In North Dakota's UNITED 7, public K-12 schools total 2 and serve approximately 709 students (an average of 355 per school).
4-year change in UNITED 7
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
How UNITED 7 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In North Dakota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 709 | #22 of 35 | #8,206 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #35 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #24 of 34 | #4,542 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 16.9% | #28 of 35 | #7,643 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside UNITED 7
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 643 to 709 students (up 10%) and from 51 to 50 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURLINGTON-DES LACS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Burlington | Elementary | PK-06 | 415 |
| DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Des Lacs | High | 07-12 | 294 |
About UNITED 7
Across 2 schools, UNITED 7 serves about 709 students in North Dakota. By footprint it is a low-population district.
In terms of grade levels, UNITED 7 consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 355 in this district, higher than the North Dakota typical of 238.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in UNITED 7 has expanded 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 666 students to 709.
In the discussion threads here, the community for UNITED 7 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.