- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northern Cass Middle School grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 380004400120 · Hunter, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 14.1:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Cass Elementary School (350 students)
Northern Cass Middle School grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Northern Cass Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Cass
Northern Cass Elementary School
350 students
- Northern Cass
Northern Cass High School
205 students
- This school
Northern Cass Middle School
169 students
What this shows Northern Cass Middle School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Cass Middle School compares
Northern Cass Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
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 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
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.