Enrollment
306
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beulah, ND
Beulah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380003200031
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Beulah · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beulah Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beulah, ND.
School address
District: Beulah 27 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003200031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beulah Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beulah Elementary School
Beulah Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beulah, North Dakota, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.1% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beulah 27 spends $13,174 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Beulah 27 also operates Beulah Middle School (233 students) and Beulah High School (209 students) alongside Beulah Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beulah Elementary School compares
Beulah Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 29% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$13,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Beulah Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beulah 27, which includes Beulah Elementary School.
$13,174
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beulah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beulah Elementary School
How many students attend Beulah Elementary School?
Beulah Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beulah, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beulah Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Beulah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beulah Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Beulah, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Elementary School?
Beulah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beulah Elementary School rank among public schools in Beulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beulah, 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 Beulah on the city page.
Is Beulah Elementary School a good school?
Beulah Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beulah 27?
Besides Beulah Elementary School, Beulah 27 also operates Beulah Middle School (233 students) and Beulah High School (209 students). See the Beulah 27 district page for the complete list.
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