Enrollment
142
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washburn, ND
Washburn High School
Federal NCES profile for Washburn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381929000674
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 142
- students enrolled
Washburn High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washburn 4 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381929000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washburn High School
Washburn High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Washburn, North Dakota, enrolling 142 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.9% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the North Dakota average.
With 142 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washburn 4 spends $14,241 per pupil, 23% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Washburn's public schools, it stands alongside Washburn Elementary School (234 students): Washburn High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 11.7:1).
Its district, Washburn 4, also runs Washburn Elementary School (234 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washburn High School compares
Washburn High School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 79% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Washburn High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washburn 4, which includes Washburn High School.
$14,241
Per student
-23%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 57.8%
Federal 7.7%
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.
How Washburn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Washburn
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washburn High School
How many students attend Washburn High School?
Washburn High School has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washburn, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn High School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Washburn High School?
5.9% of students at Washburn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn High School?
The largest demographic group at Washburn High School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Washburn, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn High School?
Washburn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Washburn High School a good school?
Washburn High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washburn 4?
Besides Washburn High School, Washburn 4 also operates Washburn Elementary School (234 students). See the Washburn 4 district page for the complete list.
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