Enrollment
262
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Devils Lake, ND
Prairie View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380504000129
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Devils Lake · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Devils Lake, ND.
School address
District: Devils Lake 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380504000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie View Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie View Elementary School
Prairie View Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Devils Lake, North Dakota, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Devils Lake 1 spends $14,540 per pupil, 21% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Devils Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Middle School (536 students): Prairie View Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Devils Lake 1 also operates Devils Lake High School (552 students) and Central Middle School (536 students) alongside Prairie View Elementary 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 Prairie View Elementary School compares
Prairie View Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 33% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$14,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 58.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Prairie View Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Devils Lake 1, which includes Prairie View Elementary School.
$14,540
Per student
-21%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.7%
Federal 9.7%
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 Prairie View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnie H Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Devils Lake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~262 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Devils Lake, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie View Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Prairie View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Elementary School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Devils Lake, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Prairie View Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Devils Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Devils Lake, 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 Devils Lake on the city page.
Is Prairie View Elementary School a good school?
Prairie View Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also more 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 Devils Lake 1?
Besides Prairie View Elementary School, Devils Lake 1 also operates Devils Lake High School (552 students), Central Middle School (536 students), and Sweetwater Elementary School (269 students). See the Devils Lake 1 district page for the complete list.
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