- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahpeton, ND
Zimmerman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Zimmerman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381902000668
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zimmerman Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wahpeton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Zimmerman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zimmerman Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wahpeton, ND.
School address
District: Wahpeton 37 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381902000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Zimmerman Elementary School shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 381902000668 · Wahpeton, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 16.6:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students)
Zimmerman Elementary School shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Zimmerman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahpeton Eleme
Wahpeton Elementary School
469 students
- Wahpeton High
Wahpeton High School
364 students
- Wahpeton Middl
Wahpeton Middle School
272 students
- This school 116
Zimmerman Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Zimmerman Elementary School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zimmerman Elementary School compares
Zimmerman Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▲ 13% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% 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
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Zimmerman Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Wahpeton 37 reports $13,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zimmerman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahpeton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahpeton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zimmerman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zimmerman Elementary School
How many students attend Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahpeton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zimmerman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zimmerman Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 41% 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 Zimmerman Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Zimmerman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zimmerman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Zimmerman Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Wahpeton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zimmerman Elementary School?
Zimmerman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
How does Zimmerman Elementary School rank among public schools in Wahpeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Zimmerman Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wahpeton, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wahpeton 37?
Besides Zimmerman Elementary School, Wahpeton 37 also operates Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students), Wahpeton High School (364 students), and Wahpeton Middle School (272 students). See the Wahpeton 37 district page for the complete list.