Enrollment
117
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 381968000807
White Shield Elementary School — White Shield, ND
Federal NCES profile for White Shield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
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: White Shield 85 · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Shield Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
White Shield Elementary School reports 117 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% 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 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% above the North Dakota average and 23% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 59 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding White Shield 85 spends $14,694 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.7% from local sources (property taxes), 69.8% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 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 White Shield Elementary 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 42% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 40% | — | — |
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
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 24% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,694
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 59 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 117 Top 40% in North Dakota — larger than 60% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 9.1:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.1% +42% vs state
NCES ID 381968000807
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 59:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Shield 85, which includes White Shield Elementary School.
$14,694
Per student
-34%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 69.8%
Federal 18.5%
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
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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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
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about White Shield Elementary School
How many students attend White Shield Elementary School?
White Shield Elementary School has 117 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in White Shield, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Shield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Shield Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 22% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 43% 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 White Shield Elementary School?
40.1% of students at White Shield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Shield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Shield Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in White Shield, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Shield Elementary School?
White Shield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.