- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellendale, ND
Ellendale High School
Federal NCES profile for Ellendale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380609000178
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellendale High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ellendale · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellendale High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellendale, ND.
School address
District: Ellendale 40 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380609000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ellendale High School shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 380609000178 · Ellendale, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 11.3:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellendale Elementary School (120 students)
Ellendale High School shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ellendale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellendale Elem
Ellendale Elementary School
120 students
- This school
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 High School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellendale High School compares
Ellendale High 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 38% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Ellendale High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Ellendale 40 reports $13,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellendale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 High 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
Nationwide high 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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellendale High School
How many students attend Ellendale High School?
Ellendale High School has 79 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellendale, ND. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellendale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellendale High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 High School?
17.6% of students at Ellendale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellendale High School?
The largest demographic group at Ellendale High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Ellendale, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellendale High School?
Ellendale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Ellendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale High School ranks #1 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 High School, Ellendale 40 also operates Ellendale Elementary School (120 students), Maple River Colony School (49 students), and Ellendale High Virtual Academy (1 students). See the Ellendale 40 district page for the complete list.