Enrollment
258
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380001400052
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School — Bismarck, ND
Federal NCES profile for Jeannette Myhre Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
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 →
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+129% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeannette Myhre Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School reports 258 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 129% above the North Dakota average and 25% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bismarck 1 spends $17,656 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Jeannette Myhre Elementary 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 129% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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.
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 129% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 30% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,656
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 258 Top 70% in North Dakota — larger than 30% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.6% +129% vs state
NCES ID 380001400052
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 16.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bismarck 1, which includes Jeannette Myhre Elementary School.
$17,656
Per student
-21%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Sunrise Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jeannette Myhre Elementary School
How many students attend Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bismarck, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is 9.8:1, which is 16% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jeannette Myhre Elementary School is White at 43.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeannette Myhre Elementary School?
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.