Enrollment
120
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellendale Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellendale Elementary School
Ellendale Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ellendale, North Dakota, enrolling 120 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 120 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 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ellendale 40 spends $14,544 per pupil, 21% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ellendale's public schools, it stands alongside Ellendale High Virtual Academy (1 students): Ellendale Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ellendale 40 also operates Ellendale High School (79 students) and Maple River Colony School (49 students) alongside Ellendale 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 Ellendale Elementary School compares
Ellendale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,544
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellendale 40, which includes Ellendale Elementary School.
$14,544
Per student
-21%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~120 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ellendale on the city page.
Is Ellendale Elementary School a good school?
Ellendale Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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