- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Kenmare Elementary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-40.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 381018000731 · Kenmare, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 6.5:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenmare High School (162 students)
Kenmare Elementary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-40.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Kenmare Elementary School compares
Kenmare Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Kenmare 28 reports $17,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~129 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 82.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.