Enrollment
204
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Larimore, ND
Larimore High School
Federal NCES profile for Larimore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381086000355
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larimore High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Larimore High School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Larimore 44 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381086000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larimore High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larimore High School
Larimore High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Larimore, North Dakota, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 204 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Larimore 44 spends $13,018 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Larimore's public schools, it stands alongside Larimore Elementary School (212 students): Larimore High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Its district, Larimore 44, also runs Larimore Elementary School (212 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 Larimore High School compares
Larimore High 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 49% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 83.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Larimore High School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Larimore 44, which includes Larimore High School.
$13,018
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 54.5%
Federal 11.3%
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 Larimore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larimore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larimore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Larimore
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~204 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Larimore High School
How many students attend Larimore High School?
Larimore High School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Larimore, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larimore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larimore High School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larimore High School?
14.5% of students at Larimore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larimore High School?
The largest demographic group at Larimore High School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Larimore, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larimore High School?
Larimore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Larimore High School a good school?
Larimore High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Larimore 44?
Besides Larimore High School, Larimore 44 also operates Larimore Elementary School (212 students). See the Larimore 44 district page for the complete list.
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