Enrollment
222
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lisbon, ND
Lisbon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lisbon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381143000373
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisbon Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lisbon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisbon Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisbon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lisbon, ND.
School address
District: Lisbon 19 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381143000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisbon Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisbon Elementary School
Lisbon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lisbon, North Dakota, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 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 19.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lisbon 19 spends $13,541 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lisbon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lisbon Middle School (197 students): Lisbon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Lisbon 19 also operates Lisbon Middle School (197 students) and Lisbon High School (182 students) alongside Lisbon Elementary School.
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 Lisbon Elementary School compares
Lisbon 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 32% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,541
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Lisbon Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lisbon 19, which includes Lisbon Elementary School.
$13,541
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 62.8%
Federal 10.6%
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 Lisbon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lisbon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisbon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Lisbon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lisbon Elementary School
How many students attend Lisbon Elementary School?
Lisbon Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lisbon, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisbon Elementary School?
19.1% of students at Lisbon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisbon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lisbon Elementary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Lisbon, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisbon Elementary School?
Lisbon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Lisbon Elementary School rank among public schools in Lisbon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisbon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lisbon, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lisbon on the city page.
Is Lisbon Elementary School a good school?
Lisbon Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. 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 Lisbon 19?
Besides Lisbon Elementary School, Lisbon 19 also operates Lisbon Middle School (197 students) and Lisbon High School (182 students). See the Lisbon 19 district page for the complete list.
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