Enrollment
569
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Forks, ND
Schroeder Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schroeder Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380813000263
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schroeder Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schroeder Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schroeder Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schroeder Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schroeder Middle School
Schroeder Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Grand Forks, North Dakota, enrolling 569 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the North Dakota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 93% of state schools at 569 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Grand Forks 1 spends $14,844 per pupil, 20% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grand Forks's middle schools, it stands alongside South Middle School (549 students): Schroeder Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 10:1).
Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students) and Central High School (1,115 students) alongside Schroeder Middle 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 Schroeder Middle School compares
Schroeder Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 59% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$14,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 82.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Schroeder Middle School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Forks 1, which includes Schroeder Middle School.
$14,844
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 53.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Schroeder Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schroeder Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Forks
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Schroeder Middle School
How many students attend Schroeder Middle School?
Schroeder Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Forks, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schroeder Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schroeder Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schroeder Middle School?
11.5% of students at Schroeder Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schroeder Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schroeder Middle School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schroeder Middle School?
Schroeder Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Schroeder Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Schroeder Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Grand Forks, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Forks on the city page.
Is Schroeder Middle School a good school?
Schroeder Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. 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 Grand Forks 1?
Besides Schroeder Middle School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Discovery Elementary School (567 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.
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