- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Forks, ND
Phoenix Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380813000251
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Elementary School earns 48/100 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.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Phoenix Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 380813000251 · Grand Forks, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 11.8:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Phoenix Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- This school 235
Phoenix Elementary School
235 students
What this shows Phoenix Elementary School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Elementary School compares
Phoenix 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 39% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Phoenix Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Grand Forks
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Viking Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Elementary School
How many students attend Phoenix Elementary School?
Phoenix Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Forks, ND. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Elementary School?
39.2% of students at Phoenix Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Elementary School?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Besides Phoenix Elementary School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Schroeder Middle School (569 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.