- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minot, ND
South Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381717000594
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Prairie Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Prairie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Prairie Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Minot, ND.
School address
District: South Prairie 70 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381717000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Prairie Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 381717000594 · Minot, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 16.4:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: South Prairie High School (155 students)
South Prairie Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How South Prairie Elementary School compares
South Prairie 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 44% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 90% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$12,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 23 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 81.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, South Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for South Prairie 70 reports $12,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Prairie High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Minot
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John Hoeven Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Perkett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?
South Prairie Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Prairie Elementary School?
15.7% of students at South Prairie 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 Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Prairie Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Prairie Elementary School?
South Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
How does South Prairie Elementary School rank among schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, South Prairie Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in South Prairie 70?
Besides South Prairie Elementary School, South Prairie 70 also operates South Prairie High School (155 students). See the South Prairie 70 district page for the complete list.