Enrollment
169
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hunter, ND
Northern Cass Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Cass Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380004400120
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Cass Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hunter · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Cass Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cass Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hunter, ND.
School address
District: Northern Cass 97 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380004400120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Cass Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Cass Middle School
Northern Cass Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hunter, North Dakota, enrolling 169 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the North Dakota average.
With 169 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 113 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northern Cass 97 spends $12,445 per pupil, 33% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northern Cass 97 also operates Northern Cass Elementary School (350 students) and Northern Cass High School (205 students) alongside Northern Cass Middle 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 Northern Cass Middle School compares
Northern Cass Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 82% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 97.6%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Northern Cass Middle School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Cass 97, which includes Northern Cass Middle School.
$12,445
Per student
-33%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Northern Cass Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cass Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Cass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Cass Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle 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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Cass Middle School
How many students attend Northern Cass Middle School?
Northern Cass Middle School has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hunter, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Cass Middle School?
5.1% of students at Northern Cass Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Cass Middle School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Hunter, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Cass Middle School?
Northern Cass Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Northern Cass Middle School rank among public schools in Hunter?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cass Middle School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Hunter on the city page.
Is Northern Cass Middle School a good school?
Northern Cass Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also less 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 Northern Cass 97?
Besides Northern Cass Middle School, Northern Cass 97 also operates Northern Cass Elementary School (350 students) and Northern Cass High School (205 students). See the Northern Cass 97 district page for the complete list.
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