- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minot, ND
Bell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381303000028
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bell Elementary School held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 381303000028 · Minot, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 11.5:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Bell Elementary School held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 92
Bell Elementary School
92 students
What this shows Bell Elementary School reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Elementary School compares
Bell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 20% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,223
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Minot
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Elementary School
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has 92 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Bell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
How does Bell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Bell Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.