- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Prairie View Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 380504000129 · Devils Lake, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 14.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Devils Lake High School (552 students)
Prairie View Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Devils Lake Hi
Devils Lake High School
552 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
536 students
- Sweetwater Ele
Sweetwater Elementary School
269 students
- This school
Prairie View Elementary School
262 students
- Minnie H Kinde 167
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
167 students
What this shows Prairie View Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Elementary School compares
Prairie View Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,196
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 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.
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
District finance for Devils Lake 1 reports $14,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~262 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.