- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wishek, ND
Wishek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wishek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 382019000706
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wishek Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Dakota schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 150
- students enrolled
Wishek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wishek 19 · North Dakota
NCES ID 382019000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wishek Elementary School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 382019000706 · Wishek, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 16.7:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wishek High School (97 students)
Wishek Elementary School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Wishek Elementary School compares
Wishek Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 13% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 91% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Wishek Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Wishek 19 reports $16,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wishek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wishek High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wishek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Wishek
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wishek Elementary School
How many students attend Wishek Elementary School?
Wishek Elementary School has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wishek, ND. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wishek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wishek Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wishek Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Wishek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wishek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wishek Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Wishek, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wishek Elementary School?
Wishek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Wishek 19?
Besides Wishek Elementary School, Wishek 19 also operates Wishek High School (97 students). See the Wishek 19 district page for the complete list.