Enrollment
85
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 380004700270
Tgu-Granville Elementary School — Granville, ND
Federal NCES profile for Tgu-Granville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tgu 60 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tgu-Granville Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tgu-Granville Elementary School reports 85 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% below the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 55% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the North Dakota average and 64% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 85 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tgu 60 spends $19,893 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.7% from local sources (property taxes), 48.3% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tgu-Granville Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 34% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
— 38% below state mean
Top 12% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,893
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 85 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.
Overview
Enrollment 85 Top 30% in North Dakota — larger than 70% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 7.2:1 -38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.6% -34% vs state
NCES ID 380004700270
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 85:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tgu 60, which includes Tgu-Granville Elementary School.
$19,893
Per student
-10%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 48.3%
Federal 11.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tgu-Granville Elementary School
How many students attend Tgu-Granville Elementary School?
Tgu-Granville Elementary School has 85 students enrolled. It is a other school in Granville, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tgu-Granville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tgu-Granville Elementary School is 7.2:1, which is 38% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tgu-Granville Elementary School?
18.6% of students at Tgu-Granville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tgu-Granville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tgu-Granville Elementary School is White at 90.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Granville, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tgu-Granville Elementary School?
Tgu-Granville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.