Enrollment
90
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgeley, ND
Edgeley High School
Federal NCES profile for Edgeley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380585000166
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgeley High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Edgeley · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgeley High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgeley High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Edgeley, ND.
School address
District: Edgeley 3 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380585000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgeley High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgeley High School
Edgeley High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edgeley, North Dakota, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 90 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Edgeley's public schools, it stands alongside Edgeley Elementary School (138 students): Edgeley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 17.3:1).
Edgeley 3 also operates Edgeley Elementary School (138 students) and Willow Bank Colony School (27 students) alongside Edgeley High 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 High School compares
Edgeley High 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 43% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$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 90 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 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Edgeley High 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 High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Bank Colony School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgeley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 (~90 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgeley High School
How many students attend Edgeley High School?
Edgeley High School has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgeley, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgeley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgeley High School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgeley High School?
16.2% of students at Edgeley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgeley High School?
The largest demographic group at Edgeley High School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Edgeley, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgeley High School?
Edgeley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 High School rank among schools in Edgeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgeley High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Edgeley High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 High School, Edgeley 3 also operates Edgeley Elementary School (138 students) and Willow Bank Colony School (27 students). See the Edgeley 3 district page for the complete list.
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