- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fargo, ND
Osgood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Osgood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381941000841
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osgood Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #11 of 20
- elementary schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Osgood Elem School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osgood Elem School ranks #11 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Osgood Elem School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 381941000841 · Fargo, ND Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 12.9:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students)
Osgood Elem School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Osgood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fargo She
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
1,400 students
- West Fargo Hig
West Fargo High School
1,380 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
1,006 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
799 students
- This school 554
Osgood Elem School
554 students
What this shows Osgood Elem School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osgood Elem School compares
Osgood Elem 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▲ 4% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,666
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 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Osgood Elem School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Fargo 6 reports $13,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osgood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osgood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Fargo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Bennett Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Ed Clapp Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osgood Elem School
How many students attend Osgood Elem School?
Osgood Elem School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osgood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osgood Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osgood Elem School?
29.3% of students at Osgood Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osgood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Osgood Elem School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osgood Elem School?
Osgood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Osgood Elem School rank among elementary schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Osgood Elem School ranks #11 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Fargo 6?
Besides Osgood Elem School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.