- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrington, ND
Carrington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carrington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380005300087
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrington Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 347
- students enrolled
Carrington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carrington 49 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380005300087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Carrington Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 380005300087 · Carrington, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 17.4:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrington High School (254 students)
Carrington Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Carrington Elementary School compares
Carrington 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 55% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 91.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Carrington Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Carrington 49 reports $12,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Carrington
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrington Elementary School
How many students attend Carrington Elementary School?
Carrington Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrington, ND. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrington Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrington Elementary School?
12.8% of students at Carrington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carrington Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Carrington, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrington Elementary School?
Carrington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Carrington 49?
Besides Carrington Elementary School, Carrington 49 also operates Carrington High School (254 students). See the Carrington 49 district page for the complete list.