- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Forks Afb, ND
Nathan Twining Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Twining Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380813000814
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Twining Middle School earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 69
- students enrolled
Nathan Twining Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Nathan Twining Middle School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 380813000814 · Grand Forks Afb, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 5.3:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Nathan Twining Middle School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Nathan Twining Middle 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 69
Nathan Twining Middle School
69 students
What this shows Nathan Twining Middle School reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Twining Middle School compares
Nathan Twining Middle 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 83% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% 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
5.8%
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 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Nathan Twining Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Twining Middle 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 middle 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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Twining Middle School
How many students attend Nathan Twining Middle School?
Nathan Twining Middle School has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Forks Afb, ND. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Twining Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Twining Middle School is 5.3:1, which is 55% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 66% 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 Middle School?
4.7% of students at Nathan Twining Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Twining Middle School is White at 66.7% 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 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Twining Middle School?
Nathan Twining Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (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 Middle 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.