Enrollment
129
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenmare, ND
Kenmare Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenmare Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381018000731
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenmare Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Dakota schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 129
- students enrolled
Kenmare Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenmare 28 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381018000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenmare Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenmare Elementary School
Kenmare Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kenmare, North Dakota, enrolling 129 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, Kenmare Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of North Dakota schools and 45% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 129 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 86 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Kenmare 28, also runs Kenmare High School (162 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenmare Elementary School compares
Kenmare Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 36% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 9% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$15,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Kenmare Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenmare 28, which includes Kenmare Elementary School.
$15,759
Per student
-15%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 16.6%
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.
How Kenmare Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmare High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenmare Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kenmare Elementary School
How many students attend Kenmare Elementary School?
Kenmare Elementary School has 129 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenmare, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenmare Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenmare Elementary School is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenmare Elementary School?
18.1% of students at Kenmare Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenmare Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenmare Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Kenmare, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenmare Elementary School?
Kenmare Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Kenmare Elementary School a good school?
Kenmare Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kenmare 28?
Besides Kenmare Elementary School, Kenmare 28 also operates Kenmare High School (162 students). See the Kenmare 28 district page for the complete list.
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