- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Heart Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 381713000592 · South Heart, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 14.3:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Heart High School (180 students)
South Heart Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
South Heart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Heart Elementary School
257 students
- South Heart Hi
South Heart High School
180 students
- South Heart Hi 7
South Heart High Virtual Academy
7 students
What this shows South Heart Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Heart Elementary School compares
South Heart 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,271
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
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.
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
District finance for South Heart 9 reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in South Heart
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.