Enrollment
162
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 380678000109
Early Childhood Special Education School — Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Special Education School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fargo 1 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Special Education School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood Special Education School reports 162 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 324 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fargo 1 spends $18,379 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.6% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Special Education School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 55% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,379
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 324 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.
Overview
Enrollment 162 Top 54% in North Dakota — larger than 46% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 380678000109
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 22.8%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 324:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fargo 1, which includes Early Childhood Special Education School.
$18,379
Per student
-17%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Special Education School
How many students attend Early Childhood Special Education School?
Early Childhood Special Education School has 162 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Special Education School is 11.9:1, which is 2% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Special Education School?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Special Education School is White at 51.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Special Education School?
Early Childhood Special Education School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.