Enrollment
438
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mandan, ND
Red Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381182000870
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Trail Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Dakota schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Trail Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Trail Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Trail Elementary School
Red Trail Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Mandan, North Dakota, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 95% of North Dakota schools and 55% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 438 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mandan 1 spends $13,128 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mandan's public schools, it stands alongside Lewis and Clark Elementary School (379 students): Red Trail Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students) and Mandan Middle School (1,003 students) alongside Red Trail 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 Red Trail Elementary School compares
Red Trail 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 50% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 82.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Red Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mandan 1, which includes Red Trail Elementary School.
$13,128
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 18.8%
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 Red Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Mandan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
379 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Stark Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Custer Elementary School
Standard public school
126 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Marmot School 6-12
Standard public school
20 students 2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Red Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Red Trail Elementary School?
Red Trail Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandan, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Trail Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Trail Elementary School?
14.0% of students at Red Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Trail Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Trail Elementary School?
Red Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Red Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Trail Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mandan on the city page.
Is Red Trail Elementary School a good school?
Red Trail Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Mandan 1?
Besides Red Trail Elementary School, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), and Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.
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