- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fargo, ND
Bennett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380678000160
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools.
- #11 of 20
- elementary schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Elementary School ranks #11 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bennett Elementary School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 380678000160 · Fargo, ND Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 15.9:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students)
Bennett Elementary School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bennett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fargo Davies H
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- This school
Bennett Elementary School
622 students
What this shows Bennett Elementary School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett Elementary School compares
Bennett Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 49% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 88% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Bennett Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Davies High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Fargo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Osgood Elem School
Standard public school
554 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Ed Clapp Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett Elementary School
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett Elementary School?
14.3% of students at Bennett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Bennett Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Elementary School ranks #11 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, 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 Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides Bennett Elementary School, Fargo 1 also operates Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students), North High School (1,110 students), and Discovery Middle School (992 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.