- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casselton, ND
Central Cass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Cass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380409000099
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Cass Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Casselton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Cass Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cass Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Casselton, ND.
School address
District: Central Cass 17 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380409000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Central Cass Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 380409000099 · Casselton, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 14.6:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Cass Middle School (343 students)
Central Cass Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Central Cass Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Cass Elementary School
364 students
- Central Cass M
Central Cass Middle School
343 students
- Central Cass H
Central Cass High School
319 students
What this shows Central Cass Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Cass Elementary School compares
Central Cass 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 69% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,242
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 364 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 93.7%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Central Cass Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Central Cass 17 reports $12,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Cass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cass Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Cass Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Cass Elementary School
How many students attend Central Cass Elementary School?
Central Cass Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casselton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Cass Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Cass Elementary School?
8.8% of students at Central Cass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Cass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Cass Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Casselton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Cass Elementary School?
Central Cass 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 Central Cass Elementary School rank among public schools in Casselton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cass Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Casselton, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Cass 17?
Besides Central Cass Elementary School, Central Cass 17 also operates Central Cass Middle School (343 students) and Central Cass High School (319 students). See the Central Cass 17 district page for the complete list.