Enrollment
11
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380981000305
Horse Creek School — Cartwright, ND
Federal NCES profile for Horse Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horse Creek School earns a D Resource Investment Index (41/100), with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- D
- Resource Index · 41/100
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 11
- students enrolled
School address
District: Horse Creek 32 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horse Creek School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horse Creek School reports 11 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Horse Creek 32 spends $13,500 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $18,450 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 92.4% from local sources (property taxes), 5.2% from the state, and 2.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horse Creek School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 78% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
11 larger than 2% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 57% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,500
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 11 Top 2% in North Dakota — larger than 98% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 12:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 380981000305
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horse Creek 32, which includes Horse Creek School.
$13,500
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 92.4%
State 5.2%
Federal 2.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Horse Creek School
How many students attend Horse Creek School?
Horse Creek School has 11 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cartwright, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek School is 12:1, which is 3% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horse Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Horse Creek School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Cartwright, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horse Creek School?
Horse Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Horse Creek School a good school?
Horse Creek School earns a D Resource Investment Index (41/100), with class sizes near the North Dakota median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.