- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexander, ND
Alexander Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380176000003
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 195
- students enrolled
Alexander Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alexander 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380176000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Alexander Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 380176000003 · Alexander, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 12.2:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander High School (114 students)
Alexander Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Alexander Elementary School compares
Alexander Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 13% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Alexander Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Alexander 2 reports $16,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Alexander
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Elementary School
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexander, ND. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Elementary School?
24.5% of students at Alexander Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Alexander, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Alexander 2?
Besides Alexander Elementary School, Alexander 2 also operates Alexander High School (114 students). See the Alexander 2 district page for the complete list.