- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wahpeton, ND
Wahpeton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wahpeton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381902000749
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahpeton Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wahpeton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahpeton Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahpeton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wahpeton, ND.
School address
District: Wahpeton 37 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381902000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wahpeton Middle School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 381902000749 · Wahpeton, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students)
Wahpeton Middle School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wahpeton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahpeton Eleme
Wahpeton Elementary School
469 students
- Wahpeton High
Wahpeton High School
364 students
- This school
Wahpeton Middle School
272 students
- Zimmerman Elem 116
Zimmerman Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Wahpeton Middle School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahpeton Middle School compares
Wahpeton Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 23% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 77% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,897
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Wahpeton Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Wahpeton 37 reports $13,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahpeton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahpeton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zimmerman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahpeton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahpeton Middle School
How many students attend Wahpeton Middle School?
Wahpeton Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wahpeton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahpeton Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahpeton Middle School?
21.7% of students at Wahpeton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahpeton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wahpeton Middle School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Wahpeton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahpeton Middle School?
Wahpeton Middle 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).
How does Wahpeton Middle School rank among public schools in Wahpeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahpeton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton 37?
Besides Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton 37 also operates Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students), Wahpeton High School (364 students), and Zimmerman Elementary School (116 students). See the Wahpeton 37 district page for the complete list.