- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parshall, ND
Parshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381494000527
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parshall Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Parshall Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Parshall 3 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381494000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Parshall Elementary School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 381494000527 · Parshall, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 7.8:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Parshall High School (139 students)
Parshall Elementary School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Parshall Elementary School compares
Parshall Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 81% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 18% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$19,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 67.4%
White 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Parshall Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Parshall 3 reports $19,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parshall High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Parshall
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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parshall Elementary School
How many students attend Parshall Elementary School?
Parshall Elementary School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parshall, ND. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parshall Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parshall Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Parshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parshall Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 67.4% of enrollment, in Parshall, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parshall Elementary School?
Parshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Parshall 3?
Besides Parshall Elementary School, Parshall 3 also operates Parshall High School (139 students). See the Parshall 3 district page for the complete list.