- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Fargo, ND
Cheney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cheney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381941000680
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheney Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in West Fargo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheney Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in West Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Cheney Middle School held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.9 → 86.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 381941000680 · West Fargo, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 11.6:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students)
Cheney Middle School held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.9 → 86.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Cheney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fargo She
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
1,400 students
- West Fargo Hig
West Fargo High School
1,380 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- This school
Cheney Middle School
1,006 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
799 students
- Horace High Sc
Horace High School
785 students
What this shows Cheney Middle School reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheney Middle School compares
Cheney 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 16% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,666
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Cheney Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for West Fargo 6 reports $13,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in West Fargo
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,006 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheney Middle School
How many students attend Cheney Middle School?
Cheney Middle School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,012 (2022-23) → 979 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheney Middle School?
32.8% of students at Cheney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cheney Middle School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in West Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheney Middle School?
Cheney 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 Cheney Middle School rank among middle schools in West Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in West Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Fargo 6?
Besides Cheney Middle School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.