Enrollment
10
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 381202000851
Wheatland Colony School — Tower City, ND
Federal NCES profile for Wheatland Colony School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
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: Maple Valley 4 · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheatland Colony School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wheatland Colony School reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% 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 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 143 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Maple Valley 4 spends $19,059 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.2% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), 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 Wheatland Colony 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 18% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,059
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 143 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 10 Top 2% in North Dakota — larger than 98% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 381202000851
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 143:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maple Valley 4, which includes Wheatland Colony School.
$19,059
Per student
-14%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 41.9%
Federal 5.9%
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
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wheatland Colony School
How many students attend Wheatland Colony School?
Wheatland Colony School has 10 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Tower City, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Colony School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Colony School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatland Colony School?
The largest demographic group at Wheatland Colony School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Tower City, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatland Colony School?
Wheatland Colony School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.