Enrollment
214
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, ND
Eight Mile Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eight Mile Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380601000171
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eight Mile Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 214
- students enrolled
Eight Mile Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eight Mile 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380601000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eight Mile Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eight Mile Elementary School
Eight Mile Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Trenton, North Dakota, enrolling 214 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 214 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Eight Mile 6, also runs Eight Mile High School (105 students).
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 Eight Mile Elementary School compares
Eight Mile 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 28% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$15,719
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 47.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.5%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Eight Mile Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eight Mile 6, which includes Eight Mile Elementary School.
$15,719
Per student
-15%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 45.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 Eight Mile Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Mile High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eight Mile Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~214 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eight Mile Elementary School
How many students attend Eight Mile Elementary School?
Eight Mile Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eight Mile Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eight Mile Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Eight Mile Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eight Mile Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eight Mile Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Trenton, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eight Mile Elementary School?
Eight Mile Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
Is Eight Mile Elementary School a good school?
Eight Mile Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. It is also more 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 Eight Mile 6?
Besides Eight Mile Elementary School, Eight Mile 6 also operates Eight Mile High School (105 students). See the Eight Mile 6 district page for the complete list.
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