Enrollment
182
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 381299000430
Minnewaukan Elementary School — Minnewaukan, ND
Federal NCES profile for Minnewaukan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minnewaukan 5 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+208% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minnewaukan Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Minnewaukan Elementary School reports 182 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 208% above the North Dakota average and 68% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minnewaukan 5 spends $19,471 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.9% from local sources (property taxes), 46.0% from the state, and 41.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minnewaukan Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 208% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 208% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 72% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,471
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 182 Top 59% in North Dakota — larger than 41% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.8% +208% vs state
NCES ID 381299000430
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.7%
White 7.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.6%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnewaukan 5, which includes Minnewaukan Elementary School.
$19,471
Per student
-12%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 46.0%
Federal 41.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Minnewaukan Elementary School
How many students attend Minnewaukan Elementary School?
Minnewaukan Elementary School has 182 students enrolled. It is a other school in Minnewaukan, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaukan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaukan Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 17% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnewaukan Elementary School?
86.8% of students at Minnewaukan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnewaukan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Minnewaukan Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.7%. The school serves a student body in Minnewaukan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnewaukan Elementary School?
Minnewaukan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.