Enrollment
234
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minot Afb, ND
North Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381303000446
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Plains Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Minot Afb · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Plains Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Plains Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND.
School address
District: Minot 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381303000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Plains Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Plains Elementary School
North Plains Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Minot Afb, North Dakota, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 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 11.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students) and Central Campus School (1,085 students) alongside North Plains Elementary School.
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 North Plains Elementary School compares
North Plains 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 58% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, North Plains Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minot 1, which includes North Plains Elementary School.
$15,116
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 55.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 North Plains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~234 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Plains Elementary School
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minot Afb, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plains Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Plains Elementary School?
11.8% of students at North Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Plains Elementary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Minot Afb, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does North Plains Elementary School rank among public schools in Minot Afb?
By Resource Investment Index, North Plains Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minot Afb on the city page.
Is North Plains Elementary School a good school?
North Plains Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Minot 1?
Besides North Plains Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.
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