- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fargo, ND
Ed Clapp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ed Clapp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380678000873
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ed Clapp Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #20 of 20
- elementary schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ed Clapp Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ed Clapp Elementary School ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ed Clapp Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 380678000873 · Fargo, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 9.9:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students)
Ed Clapp Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ed Clapp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fargo Davies H
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- This school 444
Ed Clapp Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Ed Clapp Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ed Clapp Elementary School compares
Ed Clapp 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 178% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 178% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 35% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Ed Clapp Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ed Clapp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Davies High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ed Clapp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Fargo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Bennett Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Osgood Elem School
Standard public school
554 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~444 students)
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 an elementary school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ed Clapp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ed Clapp Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 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% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ed Clapp Elementary School?
Ed Clapp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ed Clapp Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ed Clapp Elementary School ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides Ed Clapp Elementary School, Fargo 1 also operates Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students), North High School (1,110 students), and Discovery Middle School (992 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.