School overview
At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
17.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
284.5
MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mandan. It is one of 12 current school records connected to MANDAN 1. NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to the North Dakota median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (15%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.7%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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284 reported students
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285 reported students
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14 reported students
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RED TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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438 reported students
