Enrollment
116
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zimmerman Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zimmerman Elementary School
Zimmerman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wahpeton, North Dakota, enrolling 116 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 91% of North Dakota schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 116 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wahpeton 37 also operates Wahpeton Elementary School (469 students) and Wahpeton High School (364 students) alongside Zimmerman Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zimmerman Elementary School compares
Zimmerman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wahpeton 37, which includes Zimmerman Elementary School.
$15,498
Per student
-16%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 51.7%
Federal 19.9%
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.
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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wahpeton on the city page.
Is Zimmerman Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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