- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcclusky, ND
Mcclusky Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcclusky Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381243000407
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclusky Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Dakota schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 74
- students enrolled
Mcclusky Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcclusky 19 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381243000407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
74 on latest CCD 381243000407 · Mcclusky, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 8.2:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcclusky High School (48 students)
Mcclusky Elementary School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Mcclusky Elementary School compares
Mcclusky Elementary School vs North Dakota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 10% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 20% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 74 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.
Programs
District finance for Mcclusky 19 reports $18,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcclusky Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcclusky High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclusky Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Mcclusky
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcclusky Elementary School
How many students attend Mcclusky Elementary School?
Mcclusky Elementary School has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcclusky, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclusky Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclusky Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Mcclusky Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Mcclusky Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclusky Elementary School?
Mcclusky Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Mcclusky 19?
Besides Mcclusky Elementary School, Mcclusky 19 also operates Mcclusky High School (48 students). See the Mcclusky 19 district page for the complete list.