- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milnor, ND
Milnor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milnor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381293000426
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milnor Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Milnor · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Milnor Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milnor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Milnor, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Milnor Elementary School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 381293000426 · Milnor, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 6.4:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Milnor High School (77 students)
Milnor Elementary School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Milnor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milnor Elementary School
89 students
- Milnor High Sc
Milnor High School
77 students
- Sundale Colony 35
Sundale Colony Elementary School
35 students
- Sundale Colony 13
Sundale Colony High School
13 students
What this shows Milnor Elementary School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milnor Elementary School compares
Milnor Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 59% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 8% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,981
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 89 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.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Milnor Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Milnor 2 reports $18,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milnor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundale Colony Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sundale Colony High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milnor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Milnor
2 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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milnor Elementary School
How many students attend Milnor Elementary School?
Milnor Elementary School has 89 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milnor, ND. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milnor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milnor Elementary School is 6.4:1, which is 46% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 59% 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 Milnor Elementary School?
11.5% of students at Milnor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milnor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milnor Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Milnor, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milnor Elementary School?
Milnor 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).
How does Milnor Elementary School rank among schools in Milnor?
By Resource Investment Index, Milnor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Milnor, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milnor 2?
Besides Milnor Elementary School, Milnor 2 also operates Milnor High School (77 students), Sundale Colony Elementary School (35 students), and Sundale Colony High School (13 students). See the Milnor 2 district page for the complete list.