Enrollment
55
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 381860000757
Twin Buttes Elementary School — Halliday, ND
Federal NCES profile for Twin Buttes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Twin Buttes 37 · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+255% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Buttes Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Twin Buttes Elementary School reports 55 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% 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 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 255% above the North Dakota average and 93% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Twin Buttes 37 spends $22,843 per pupil district-wide, above the North Dakota average of $22,219 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 55.6% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), 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 Twin Buttes 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 255% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 18% | — | — |
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
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 255% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 11% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,843
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Dakota avg of $22,219
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.
Overview
Enrollment 55 Top 18% in North Dakota — larger than 82% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +255% vs state
NCES ID 381860000757
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White 7.3%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 78.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Buttes 37, which includes Twin Buttes Elementary School.
$22,843
Per student
+3%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 55.6%
Federal 14.1%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Buttes Elementary School
How many students attend Twin Buttes Elementary School?
Twin Buttes Elementary School has 55 students enrolled. It is a other school in Halliday, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Buttes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Buttes Elementary School is 7:1, which is 40% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 56% 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 Twin Buttes Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Twin Buttes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Buttes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Buttes Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 78.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Halliday, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Buttes Elementary School?
Twin Buttes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.