- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milnor, ND
Milnor High School
Federal NCES profile for Milnor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381293000427
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milnor High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Milnor · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Milnor High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milnor High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Milnor, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Milnor High School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 381293000427 · Milnor, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 5.5:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Milnor Elementary School (89 students)
Milnor High School grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Milnor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milnor Element
Milnor Elementary School
89 students
- This school
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 High School reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milnor High School compares
Milnor High 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 56% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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 77 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 93.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Milnor High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnor Elementary 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 High 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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milnor High School
How many students attend Milnor High School?
Milnor High School has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milnor, ND. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milnor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milnor High School is 5.5:1, which is 53% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 65% 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 High School?
12.3% of students at Milnor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milnor High School?
The largest demographic group at Milnor High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Milnor, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milnor High School?
Milnor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Milnor?
By Resource Investment Index, Milnor High School ranks #1 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 High School, Milnor 2 also operates Milnor Elementary School (89 students), Sundale Colony Elementary School (35 students), and Sundale Colony High School (13 students). See the Milnor 2 district page for the complete list.