Enrollment
257
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Heart, ND
South Heart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Heart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381713000592
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Heart Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in South Heart · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Heart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Heart Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in South Heart, ND.
School address
District: South Heart 9 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381713000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Heart Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Heart Elementary School
South Heart Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Heart, North Dakota, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.5% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the North Dakota average.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Heart 9 spends $14,168 per pupil, 23% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among South Heart's public schools, it stands alongside South Heart High School (180 students): South Heart Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 11.3:1).
South Heart 9 also operates South Heart High School (180 students) and South Heart High Virtual Academy (7 students) alongside South Heart 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 South Heart Elementary School compares
South Heart 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 73% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 77% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,168
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 93.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, South Heart Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Heart 9, which includes South Heart Elementary School.
$14,168
Per student
-23%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.6%
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 South Heart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Heart High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Heart High Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Heart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in South Heart
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Heart Elementary School
How many students attend South Heart Elementary School?
South Heart Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Heart, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Heart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Heart Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Heart Elementary School?
7.5% of students at South Heart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Heart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Heart Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in South Heart, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Heart Elementary School?
South Heart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 South Heart Elementary School rank among schools in South Heart?
By Resource Investment Index, South Heart Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in South Heart, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Heart on the city page.
Is South Heart Elementary School a good school?
South Heart Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 South Heart 9?
Besides South Heart Elementary School, South Heart 9 also operates South Heart High School (180 students) and South Heart High Virtual Academy (7 students). See the South Heart 9 district page for the complete list.
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