Enrollment
129
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 381018000731
Kenmare Elementary School — Kenmare, ND
Federal NCES profile for Kenmare Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 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 →
School address
District: Kenmare 28 · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-13% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kenmare Elementary School reports 129 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the North Dakota average and 65% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 86 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kenmare 28 spends $20,464 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Kenmare 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 36% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 44% | — | — |
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
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 35% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$20,464
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 129 Top 44% in North Dakota — larger than 56% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.1% -36% vs state
NCES ID 381018000731
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 86:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenmare 28, which includes Kenmare Elementary School.
$20,464
Per student
-8%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Kenmare, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenmare Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenmare Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 13% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 36% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenmare, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenmare Elementary School?
Kenmare Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.