- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellendale, ND
Ellendale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ellendale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380609000177
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellendale Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ellendale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellendale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellendale, ND.
School address
District: Ellendale 40 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380609000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Ellendale Elementary School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-37.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 380609000177 · Ellendale, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 9.2:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellendale High School (79 students)
Ellendale Elementary School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-37.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ellendale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ellendale Elementary School
120 students
- Ellendale High
Ellendale High School
79 students
- Maple River Co
Maple River Colony School
49 students
- Ellendale High 1
Ellendale High Virtual Academy
1 students
What this shows Ellendale Elementary School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellendale Elementary School compares
Ellendale Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 37% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 28% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,619
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Ellendale Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Ellendale 40 reports $13,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellendale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple River Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellendale High Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ellendale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Ellendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellendale Elementary School
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary School?
Ellendale Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellendale, ND. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellendale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellendale Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Ellendale Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Ellendale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellendale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ellendale Elementary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Ellendale, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellendale Elementary School?
Ellendale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ellendale Elementary School rank among public schools in Ellendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellendale, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ellendale 40?
Besides Ellendale Elementary School, Ellendale 40 also operates Ellendale High School (79 students), Maple River Colony School (49 students), and Ellendale High Virtual Academy (1 students). See the Ellendale 40 district page for the complete list.