- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milnor, ND
Sundale Colony Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sundale Colony Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381293000733
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundale Colony Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Milnor · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundale Colony Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundale Colony Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Milnor, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sundale Colony Elementary School shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 381293000733 · Milnor, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 8.8:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Milnor Elementary School (89 students)
Sundale Colony Elementary School shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sundale Colony Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milnor Element
Milnor Elementary School
89 students
- Milnor High Sc
Milnor High School
77 students
- This school 35
Sundale Colony Elementary School
35 students
- Sundale Colony 13
Sundale Colony High School
13 students
What this shows Sundale Colony Elementary School reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundale Colony Elementary School compares
Sundale Colony Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 223% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 223% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 24% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Sundale Colony Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Milnor 2 reports $18,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sundale Colony Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milnor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sundale Colony High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundale Colony Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundale Colony Elementary School
How many students attend Sundale Colony Elementary School?
Sundale Colony Elementary School has 35 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milnor, ND. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundale Colony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundale Colony Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sundale Colony Elementary School?
91.2% of students at Sundale Colony Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundale Colony Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sundale Colony Elementary School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Milnor, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundale Colony Elementary School?
Sundale Colony Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sundale Colony Elementary School rank among public schools in Milnor?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundale Colony Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Milnor, 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 Milnor 2?
Besides Sundale Colony Elementary School, Milnor 2 also operates Milnor Elementary School (89 students), Milnor High School (77 students), and Sundale Colony High School (13 students). See the Milnor 2 district page for the complete list.