Enrollment
138
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgeley, ND
Edgeley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgeley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380585000093
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgeley Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Edgeley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgeley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgeley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edgeley, ND.
School address
District: Edgeley 3 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380585000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgeley Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgeley Elementary School
Edgeley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edgeley, North Dakota, enrolling 138 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 93% of North Dakota schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 138 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Edgeley's public schools, it stands alongside Edgeley High School (90 students): Edgeley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Edgeley 3 also operates Edgeley High School (90 students) and Willow Bank Colony School (27 students) alongside Edgeley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edgeley Elementary School compares
Edgeley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 44% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Edgeley Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgeley 3, which includes Edgeley Elementary School.
$15,063
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 50.9%
Federal 10.5%
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.
How Edgeley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Bank Colony School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgeley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Edgeley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgeley Elementary School
How many students attend Edgeley Elementary School?
Edgeley Elementary School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgeley, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgeley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgeley Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgeley Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Edgeley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgeley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgeley Elementary School is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Edgeley, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgeley Elementary School?
Edgeley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgeley Elementary School rank among schools in Edgeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgeley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edgeley, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edgeley on the city page.
Is Edgeley Elementary School a good school?
Edgeley Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edgeley 3?
Besides Edgeley Elementary School, Edgeley 3 also operates Edgeley High School (90 students) and Willow Bank Colony School (27 students). See the Edgeley 3 district page for the complete list.
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