- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Red Trail Elementary School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 381182000870 · Mandan, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 18.3:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Red Trail Elementary School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Red Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- This school 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 284
Roosevelt Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Red Trail Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Trail Elementary School compares
Red Trail Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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.
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
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,003
- 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
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 (~438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 67.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.