- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casselton, ND
Central Cass Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Cass Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380409000163
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Cass Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Casselton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Cass Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cass Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Casselton, ND.
School address
District: Central Cass 17 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380409000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Central Cass Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 380409000163 · Casselton, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 18.1:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Cass Elementary School (364 students)
Central Cass Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Central Cass Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Cass E
Central Cass Elementary School
364 students
- This school
Central Cass Middle School
343 students
- Central Cass H
Central Cass High School
319 students
What this shows Central Cass Middle School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Cass Middle School compares
Central Cass Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 68% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Central Cass Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cass Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Cass Middle 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 elementary 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Cass Middle School
How many students attend Central Cass Middle School?
Central Cass Middle School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casselton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cass Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Cass Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Cass Middle School?
8.9% of students at Central Cass Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Cass Middle School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Casselton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Cass Middle School?
Central Cass Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Casselton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cass Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Central Cass 17 also operates Central Cass Elementary School (364 students) and Central Cass High School (319 students). See the Central Cass 17 district page for the complete list.