- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Velva, ND
Velva High School
Federal NCES profile for Velva High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381704000591
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Velva High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Dakota schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 222
- students enrolled
Velva High School has class sizes larger than 82% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Velva High School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 381704000591 · Velva, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 14.8:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Velva Elementary School (217 students)
Velva High School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Velva High School compares
Velva High 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 38% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,562
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Velva High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Velva 1 reports $15,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Velva High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velva Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Velva High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Velva
1 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Velva High School
How many students attend Velva High School?
Velva High School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Velva, ND. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velva High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Velva High School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Velva High School?
17.6% of students at Velva High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Velva High School?
The largest demographic group at Velva High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Velva, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Velva High School?
Velva High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Velva 1?
Besides Velva High School, Velva 1 also operates Velva Elementary School (217 students). See the Velva 1 district page for the complete list.