- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Center, ND
Center-Stanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Center-Stanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380005200096
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center-Stanton Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 146
- students enrolled
Center-Stanton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Center-Stanton 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380005200096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Center-Stanton Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+22.3%).
Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 380005200096 · Center, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Center-Stanton High School (119 students)
Center-Stanton Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+22.3%). Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Center-Stanton Elementary School compares
Center-Stanton Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▲ 9% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 70% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,355
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Center-Stanton Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Center-Stanton 1 reports $17,355 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center-Stanton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Stanton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center-Stanton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Center
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center-Stanton Elementary School
How many students attend Center-Stanton Elementary School?
Center-Stanton Elementary School has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Center, ND. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center-Stanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center-Stanton Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center-Stanton Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Center-Stanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center-Stanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Center-Stanton Elementary School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Center, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center-Stanton Elementary School?
Center-Stanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Center-Stanton 1?
Besides Center-Stanton Elementary School, Center-Stanton 1 also operates Center-Stanton High School (119 students). See the Center-Stanton 1 district page for the complete list.