Enrollment
444
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380678000873
Ed Clapp Elementary School — Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for Ed Clapp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+178% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ed Clapp Elementary 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
Ed Clapp Elementary School reports 444 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 178% above the North Dakota average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 888 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Ed Clapp Elementary 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 178% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 85% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 178% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 33% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 888 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 444 Top 85% in North Dakota — larger than 15% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.3% +178% vs state
NCES ID 380678000873
Student demographics
White 42.3%
African American 35.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 888:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fargo 1, which includes Ed Clapp Elementary 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
Similar elementary schools in Fargo
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Osgood Elem School
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Independence Elementary School
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553 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
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469 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Willow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ed Clapp Elementary School
How many students attend Ed Clapp Elementary School?
Ed Clapp Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ed Clapp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ed Clapp Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ed Clapp Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Ed Clapp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ed Clapp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ed Clapp Elementary School is White at 42.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ed Clapp Elementary School?
Ed Clapp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.