- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plaza, ND
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Shore Plaza Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380005800537
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore Plaza Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools.
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
North Shore Plaza Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lewis and Clark 161 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380005800537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
North Shore Plaza Elementary School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 380005800537 · Plaza, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Berthold High School (98 students)
North Shore Plaza Elementary School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
North Shore Plaza Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
136 students
- Berthold High
Berthold High School
98 students
- Berthold Eleme
Berthold Elementary School
96 students
- North Shore Pl
North Shore Plaza High School
78 students
What this shows North Shore Plaza Elementary School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shore Plaza Elementary School compares
North Shore Plaza 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 44% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 92% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$18,713
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, North Shore Plaza Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Lewis and Clark 161 reports $18,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shore Plaza Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthold High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berthold Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore Plaza High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore Plaza Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Plaza
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Shore Plaza Elementary School
How many students attend North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plaza, ND. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Plaza Elementary School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
15.7% of students at North Shore Plaza 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 Shore Plaza Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Shore Plaza Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Plaza, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore Plaza Elementary School?
North Shore Plaza Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Lewis and Clark 161?
Besides North Shore Plaza Elementary School, Lewis and Clark 161 also operates Berthold High School (98 students), Berthold Elementary School (96 students), and North Shore Plaza High School (78 students). See the Lewis and Clark 161 district page for the complete list.