- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gwinner, ND
North Sargent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Sargent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381429000504
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Sargent Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Dakota schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 131
- students enrolled
North Sargent Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Sargent 3 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381429000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Sargent Elementary School held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 381429000504 · Gwinner, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 7.3:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sargent High School (64 students)
North Sargent Elementary School held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How North Sargent Elementary School compares
North Sargent Elementary 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 7% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 15% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$19,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, North Sargent Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for North Sargent 3 reports $19,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Sargent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sargent High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Sargent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Sargent Elementary School
How many students attend North Sargent Elementary School?
North Sargent Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gwinner, ND. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Sargent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Sargent Elementary School is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Sargent Elementary School?
26.2% of students at North Sargent 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 Sargent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Sargent Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Gwinner, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Sargent Elementary School?
North Sargent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 North Sargent 3?
Besides North Sargent Elementary School, North Sargent 3 also operates North Sargent High School (64 students). See the North Sargent 3 district page for the complete list.