- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dickinson, ND
Heart River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heart River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380003800742
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heart River Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heart River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heart River Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Heart River Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 380003800742 · Dickinson, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 17.1:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson High School (1,022 students)
Heart River Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Heart River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson High
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school 273
Heart River Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Heart River Elementary School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heart River Elementary School compares
Heart River Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 14% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 92% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,504
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Heart River Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heart River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heart River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dickinson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
254 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
P S Berg Elementary School
Standard public school
223 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Standard public school
38 students 38:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heart River Elementary School
How many students attend Heart River Elementary School?
Heart River Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heart River Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heart River Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Heart River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heart River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heart River Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heart River Elementary School?
Heart River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Heart River Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Heart River Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Heart River Elementary School, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Dickinson Middle School (944 students), and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.