Enrollment
233
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beulah, ND
Beulah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380003200738
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Beulah · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beulah Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beulah, ND.
School address
District: Beulah 27 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003200738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beulah Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beulah Middle School
Beulah Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Beulah, North Dakota, enrolling 233 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 233 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.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beulah 27 spends $13,174 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Beulah 27 also operates Beulah Elementary School (306 students) and Beulah High School (209 students) alongside Beulah Middle 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 Middle School compares
Beulah Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 41% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 72% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Beulah Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~233 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beulah Middle School
How many students attend Beulah Middle School?
Beulah Middle School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beulah, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beulah Middle School?
16.5% of students at Beulah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beulah Middle School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Beulah, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Middle School?
Beulah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beulah Middle School rank among public schools in Beulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Beulah Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Middle School, Beulah 27 also operates Beulah Elementary School (306 students) and Beulah High School (209 students). See the Beulah 27 district page for the complete list.
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