Enrollment
197
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lisbon, ND
Lisbon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lisbon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381143000375
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisbon Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lisbon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisbon Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisbon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lisbon, ND.
School address
District: Lisbon 19 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381143000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisbon Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisbon Middle School
Lisbon Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lisbon, North Dakota, enrolling 197 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 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 15.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 197 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 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% 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 Elementary School (222 students): Lisbon Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lisbon 19 also operates Lisbon Elementary School (222 students) and Lisbon High School (182 students) alongside Lisbon Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lisbon Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 68% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 87.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Lisbon Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Elementary 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lisbon Middle School
How many students attend Lisbon Middle School?
Lisbon Middle School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lisbon, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisbon Middle School?
15.6% of students at Lisbon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisbon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lisbon Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Lisbon, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisbon Middle School?
Lisbon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lisbon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisbon Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Lisbon Middle School earns 44/100 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 Middle School, Lisbon 19 also operates Lisbon Elementary School (222 students) and Lisbon High School (182 students). See the Lisbon 19 district page for the complete list.
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