- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minot, ND
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Erik Ramstad Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381303000436
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erik Ramstad Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Erik Ramstad Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erik Ramstad Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Erik Ramstad Middle School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 381303000436 · Minot, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 12.4:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Erik Ramstad Middle School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Erik Ramstad Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- This school
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Erik Ramstad Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erik Ramstad Middle School compares
Erik Ramstad Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 25% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Erik Ramstad Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erik Ramstad Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erik Ramstad Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Minot
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erik Ramstad Middle School
How many students attend Erik Ramstad Middle School?
Erik Ramstad Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erik Ramstad Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erik Ramstad Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erik Ramstad Middle School?
21.2% of students at Erik Ramstad Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erik Ramstad Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Erik Ramstad Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erik Ramstad Middle School?
Erik Ramstad Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Erik Ramstad Middle School rank among middle schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Erik Ramstad Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Erik Ramstad Middle School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Jim Hill Middle School (505 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.