- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bismarck, ND
Becep Center
Federal NCES profile for Becep Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380001400044
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becep Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #28 of 28
- public schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 337
- students enrolled
Becep Center has class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becep Center ranks #28 of 28 public schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Becep Center grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 380001400044 · Bismarck, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 37.4:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Becep Center grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Becep Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- This school 337
Becep Center
337 students
What this shows Becep Center reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Becep Center compares
Becep Center 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 | 37.4:1 | ▲ 217% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
37.4:1
students per teacher
- 217% above state mean
Top 99% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,558
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Becep Center is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Becep Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Becep Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bismarck
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Becep Center
How many students attend Becep Center?
Becep Center has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becep Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Becep Center is 37.4:1, which is 217% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becep Center?
The largest demographic group at Becep Center is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becep Center?
Becep Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Becep Center rank among public schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Becep Center ranks #28 of 28 public schools in Bismarck, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Becep Center, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), and Bismarck High School (1,367 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.