District Overview
Central Cass Public School District 17 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 802 5th St N in Casselton, North Dakota. Situated in a distant rural setting within the greater Fargo metropolitan region, the district operates three dedicated school facilities that deliver a seamless educational journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving an overall student body of 1,027 learners, Central Cass provides robust academic programming across all primary and secondary grade levels, ensuring local families have access to complete, continuous public education right within their home community.

To support its student population, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce comprising approximately 136 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 23 instructional aides, and over 114 support staff members, totaling more than 273 full-time equivalent personnel. The student enrollment reflects a balanced gender distribution of 521 female and 506 male students, with a demographic composition that includes White, American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial youth. Supported by a strong student-to-staff ratio and strong community roots, Central Cass 17 serves as a key educational centerpiece for Casselton and the surrounding region.
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Total Schools
1,027
Total Students
136.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL CASS 17
Demographic Student Count
White977
Hispanic12
Black14
Asian2
Two or More8
American Indian14
  • White
    977 (95.1%)
  • Black
    14 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    14 (1.4%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CENTRAL CASS 17
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:3
Students:1,027*
Teachers (FTE):136.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in CENTRAL CASS 17
Found 3 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
Charter School 319 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School 343 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th