- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abercrombie, ND
Richland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380003600552
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 184
- students enrolled
Richland Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Richland 44 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003600552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Richland Elementary School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 380003600552 · Abercrombie, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 13.1:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Junior-Senior High School (126 students)
Richland Elementary School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Richland Elementary School compares
Richland 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 59% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 68% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,937
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 184 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Richland Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Richland 44 reports $14,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Junior-Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary School
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abercrombie, ND. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland Elementary School?
11.6% of students at Richland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Abercrombie, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Richland 44?
Besides Richland Elementary School, Richland 44 also operates Richland Junior-Senior High School (126 students). See the Richland 44 district page for the complete list.