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Elementary· 2 schools in district

SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

200 2nd St SE, Surrey, ND 58785SURREY 41 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
231
Students
Total enrolled
$13,467
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 10% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 231 students in grades PK–06 in Surrey, North Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,467 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in Surrey, North Dakota, serving grades PK–06 with 231 students. The district invests $13,467 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

231
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution108 male · 123 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 28 students
Student Composition
87%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 381791000618

Academic Outcomes at SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 93th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58785

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,467Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,467
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,925
Student Support$2,559
Administration$1,616
Operations$2,020
Other$1,347
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,467 spent per student, an estimated $5,966 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
22%
State government
66.3%
Local (property tax)
21.9%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyWard County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSURREY 41 →
Phone: (701)838-3282
NCES ID: 381791000618
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Surrey 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 SURREY 41
High
SURREY HIGH SCHOOL
192 students · 07–12
● 55 opp12% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
200 2nd St SE, Surrey, ND 58785
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.