- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Fourche, SD
North Park Elementary - 08
Federal NCES profile for North Park Elementary - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460561000289
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Elementary - 08 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Belle Fourche · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Elementary - 08 has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belle Fourche, SD.
School address
District: Belle Fourche School District 09-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460561000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Park Elementary - 08 shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 460561000289 · Belle Fourche, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 11.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 (414 students)
North Park Elementary - 08 shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
North Park Elementary - 08 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
414 students
- Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche High School - 01
389 students
- South Park Ele
South Park Elementary - 03
347 students
- This school 89
North Park Elementary - 08
89 students
- Belle Fourche 57
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
57 students
What this shows North Park Elementary - 08 reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park Elementary - 08 compares
North Park Elementary - 08 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 15% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, North Park Elementary - 08 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Belle Fourche School District 09-1 reports $10,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Park Elementary - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Fourche High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Park Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Elementary - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Belle Fourche
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Park Elementary - 08
How many students attend North Park Elementary - 08?
North Park Elementary - 08 has 89 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Fourche, SD. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary - 08 is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 North Park Elementary - 08?
33.0% of students at North Park Elementary - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Elementary - 08?
The largest demographic group at North Park Elementary - 08 is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Belle Fourche, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Elementary - 08?
North Park Elementary - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Park Elementary - 08 rank among elementary schools in Belle Fourche?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belle Fourche, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belle Fourche on the city page.
What other schools are in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Besides North Park Elementary - 08, Belle Fourche School District 09-1 also operates Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 (414 students), Belle Fourche High School - 01 (389 students), and South Park Elementary - 03 (347 students). See the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 district page for the complete list.