- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minot, ND
John Hoeven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Hoeven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381303000879
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hoeven Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hoeven Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hoeven Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John Hoeven Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 381303000879 · Minot, ND Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 18.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
John Hoeven Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
John Hoeven Elementary 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
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- This school
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
461 students
What this shows John Hoeven Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hoeven Elementary School compares
John Hoeven 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 17% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, John Hoeven Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Hoeven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hoeven Elementary 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Minot
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
South Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Perkett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Hoeven Elementary School
How many students attend John Hoeven Elementary School?
John Hoeven Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hoeven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hoeven Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 58% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Hoeven Elementary School?
23.3% of students at John Hoeven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hoeven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Hoeven Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Minot, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hoeven Elementary School?
John Hoeven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 John Hoeven Elementary School rank among schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hoeven Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 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 schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides John Hoeven Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.