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PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

200 12th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301DEVILS LAKE 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–04Non-Charter
250
Students
Total enrolled
$15,668
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 250 students in grades 03–04 in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,668 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in Devils Lake, North Dakota, serving grades 03–04 with 250 students. The district invests $15,668 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

250
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution122 male · 128 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 129 students
Student Composition
58%
33%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Native American33%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380504000129

Academic Outcomes at PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 91th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,668Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,668
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,894
Student Support$2,977
Administration$1,880
Operations$2,350
Other$1,567
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,668 spent per student, an estimated $6,941 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
30%
State government
60.7%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER
↓
Middle
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
DEVILS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 04
Location—
CountyRamsey County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDEVILS LAKE 1 →
Phone: (701)662-7626
NCES ID: 380504000129
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Devils Lake seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DEVILS LAKE 1
Mid
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
518 students · 05–08
● 54 opp42% FRL
High
DEVILS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
500 students · 09–12
● 54 opp36% FRL
Elem
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
265 students · 01–02
● 54 opp49% FRL
Elem
MINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER
200 students · PK–KG
● 54 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
200 12th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.