Enrollment
53
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 381941000952
West Fargo Community High School — West Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 73/100.
👥 Class size 73
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: West Fargo 6 · 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
6.8:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fargo Community High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
West Fargo Community High School reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 42% 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 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the North Dakota average and 25% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $17,878 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 West Fargo Community High 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 38% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 17% | — | — |
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
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% above 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
— 42% below state mean
Top 10% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,878
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 53 Top 17% in North Dakota — larger than 83% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 6.8:1 -42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.9% +38% vs state
NCES ID 381941000952
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo Community High School.
$17,878
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.4%
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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
Similar high schools in West Fargo
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about West Fargo Community High School
How many students attend West Fargo Community High School?
West Fargo Community High School has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fargo Community High School is 6.8:1, which is 42% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 57% 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 West Fargo Community High School?
38.9% of students at West Fargo Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fargo Community High School?
The largest demographic group at West Fargo Community High School is White at 60.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo Community High School?
West Fargo Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.