Enrollment
16
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 380000600801
School for the Deaf Pk-8 — Devils Lake, ND
Federal NCES profile for School for the Deaf Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Nd School for the Deaf · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+215% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for the Deaf Pk-8 compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
School for the Deaf Pk-8 reports 16 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 74% below the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 81% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 215% above the North Dakota average and 72% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School for the Deaf Pk-8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 74% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 215% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 215% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
— 74% below state mean
Top 1% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 16 Top 5% in North Dakota — larger than 95% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 3:1 -74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.9% +215% vs state
NCES ID 380000600801
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 68.8%
White 25.0%
African American 6.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 68.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar other schools in Devils Lake
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about School for the Deaf Pk-8
How many students attend School for the Deaf Pk-8?
School for the Deaf Pk-8 has 16 students enrolled. It is a other school in Devils Lake, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Deaf Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at School for the Deaf Pk-8 is 3:1, which is 74% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for the Deaf Pk-8?
88.9% of students at School for the Deaf Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for the Deaf Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at School for the Deaf Pk-8 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 68.8%. The school serves a student body in Devils Lake, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for the Deaf Pk-8?
School for the Deaf Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.