Enrollment
188
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Rockford, ND
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380005900490
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380005900490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Rockford, North Dakota, enrolling 188 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 188 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 spends $13,132 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among New Rockford's public schools, it stands alongside New Rockford-Sheyenne High School (161 students): New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Its district, New Rockford-Sheyenne 2, also runs New Rockford-Sheyenne High School (161 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School compares
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 33% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 79% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Rockford-Sheyenne 2, which includes New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School.
$13,132
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.0%
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.
How New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rockford-Sheyenne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in New Rockford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~188 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School
How many students attend New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School?
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Rockford, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School?
19.0% of students at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in New Rockford, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School?
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School a good school?
New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Rockford-Sheyenne 2?
Besides New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School, New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 also operates New Rockford-Sheyenne High School (161 students). See the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2 district page for the complete list.
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