- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hunter, ND
Northern Cass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Cass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380004400119
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Cass Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hunter · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Cass 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, Northern Cass Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hunter, ND.
School address
District: Northern Cass 97 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380004400119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Northern Cass Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 380004400119 · Hunter, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Cass High School (205 students)
Northern Cass Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Northern Cass Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northern Cass Elementary School
350 students
- Northern Cass
Northern Cass High School
205 students
- Northern Cass
Northern Cass Middle School
169 students
What this shows Northern Cass Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Cass Elementary School compares
Northern Cass 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 83% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Northern Cass Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Northern Cass 97 reports $13,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Cass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cass High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Cass Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Cass Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Cass Elementary School
How many students attend Northern Cass Elementary School?
Northern Cass Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hunter, ND. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass 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 Northern Cass Elementary School?
4.7% of students at Northern Cass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Cass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Cass Elementary School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Hunter, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Cass Elementary School?
Northern Cass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does Northern Cass Elementary School rank among public schools in Hunter?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cass Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hunter, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northern Cass 97?
Besides Northern Cass Elementary School, Northern Cass 97 also operates Northern Cass High School (205 students) and Northern Cass Middle School (169 students). See the Northern Cass 97 district page for the complete list.