- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Forks Afb, ND
Nathan Twining Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Twining Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380813000259
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Twining Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 228
- students enrolled
Nathan Twining Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Nathan Twining Elementary School shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 380813000259 · Grand Forks Afb, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 10.4:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Nathan Twining Elementary School shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Nathan Twining Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- This school 228
Nathan Twining Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Nathan Twining Elementary School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Twining Elementary School compares
Nathan Twining Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 83% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 39% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 190 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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 7.9%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Nathan Twining Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Twining Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Twining Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Twining Elementary School
How many students attend Nathan Twining Elementary School?
Nathan Twining Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Forks Afb, ND. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Twining Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Twining Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Nathan Twining Elementary School?
4.8% of students at Nathan Twining Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Twining Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Twining Elementary School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Grand Forks Afb, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Twining Elementary School?
Nathan Twining Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Grand Forks 1?
Besides Nathan Twining Elementary School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Schroeder Middle School (569 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.