At a glance
Reported students
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
16
School for the Deaf Pk-8: 16 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
3.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 12
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2:1
What the reported data says about School for the Deaf Pk-8
School for the Deaf Pk-8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Devils Lake. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Nd School for the Deaf. NCES reports 16 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.2:1, below 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (68.8%) and White (25%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School for the Deaf Pk-8
- 1How do the reported 3.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic0%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native68.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near School for the Deaf Pk-8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Elementary School Elementary · Devils Lake 1 | 01–02 | 269 | 0.2 mi |
| Devils Lake High School High · Devils Lake 1 | 09–12 | 552 | 0.2 mi |
| Devils Lake Alternative High School High · Devils Lake 1 | 09–12 | — | 0.3 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Devils Lake 1 | 05–08 | 536 | 0.6 mi |
| Minnie H Kindergarten Center Elementary · Devils Lake 1 | PK–KG | 167 | 1.1 mi |
| Prairie View Elementary School Elementary · Devils Lake 1 | 03–04 | 262 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School for the Deaf Pk-8
What grades does School for the Deaf Pk-8 serve?
School for the Deaf Pk-8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Nd School for the Deaf.
How many students attend School for the Deaf Pk-8?
School for the Deaf Pk-8 reported 16 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 278 North Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 12 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School for the Deaf Pk-8?
The calculated ratio is 3.2:1, based on 16 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is School for the Deaf Pk-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
School for the Deaf Pk-8 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Nd School for the Deaf attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of School for the Deaf Pk-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is School for the Deaf Pk-8 in?
School for the Deaf Pk-8 is part of Nd School for the Deaf, based in Devils Lake, ND, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School for the Deaf Pk-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sweetwater Elementary School (0.2 mi), Devils Lake High School (0.2 mi), Devils Lake Alternative High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.