- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mandaree, ND
Mandaree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mandaree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381185000747
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandaree Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Dakota schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Mandaree Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mandaree 36 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381185000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mandaree Elementary School grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 381185000747 · Mandaree, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 8.5:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandaree High School (67 students)
Mandaree Elementary School grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Mandaree Elementary School compares
Mandaree Elementary School is a growing 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 122% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 23% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$38,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Mandaree Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mandaree 36 reports $38,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandaree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandaree High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandaree 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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mandaree Elementary School
How many students attend Mandaree Elementary School?
Mandaree Elementary School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandaree, ND. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandaree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandaree Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Mandaree Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Mandaree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandaree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mandaree Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.4% of enrollment, in Mandaree, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandaree Elementary School?
Mandaree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Mandaree 36?
Besides Mandaree Elementary School, Mandaree 36 also operates Mandaree High School (67 students). See the Mandaree 36 district page for the complete list.