WILLISTON BASIN 7

Williston, North Dakota — 13 schools

5,294
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$15,028
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WILLISTON BASIN 7 operates 13 public schools serving 5,294 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,250 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williams County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,028 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.8% local, 50.4% state, and 5.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,724 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 16/100, ranked #100 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 302.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.8% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American across the district's schools.

Williston High School accounts for 26.1% of all WILLISTON BASIN 7 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WILLISTON BASIN 7-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WILLISTON BASIN 7 school enrollment varies 42× across entities

WILLISTON BASIN 7 school enrollment ranges from 33 students (lowest) to 1,370 students (highest), a spread of 1,337 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WILLISTON BASIN 7 student-counselor ratio is 303:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within WILLISTON BASIN 7 is typically wider than the WILLISTON BASIN 7-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

WILLISTON BASIN 7 chronic absenteeism rate is 32.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
50.4%
State
43.8%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
100 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Williams County county, where this district is located.

$1,042
Studio/mo
$1,068
1 BR/mo
$1,196
2 BR/mo
$1,578
3 BR/mo
$1,745
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,724
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in WILLISTON BASIN 7.

White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 9.1%
Other 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
302.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in WILLISTON BASIN 7

School Enrollment
Williston High School
1,370
Bakken Elementary School
627
Hagan Elementary School
486
Williston Middle School
485
Mcvay Elementary School
449
Missouri Ridge Middle School
397
Rickard Elementary School
319
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
303
Wilkinson Elementary School
301
Asb Innovation Academy
265
Garden Valley Elementary School
178
Del Easton Alternative High School
37
Round Prairie Elementary School
33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WILLISTON BASIN 7?

WILLISTON BASIN 7 has 13 schools, including 2 high, 10 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 5,294 students.

How much does WILLISTON BASIN 7 spend per student?

WILLISTON BASIN 7 spends $15,028 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #100 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in WILLISTON BASIN 7?

The average teacher salary in WILLISTON BASIN 7 is $73,724 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WILLISTON BASIN 7?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Williams County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of WILLISTON BASIN 7?

WILLISTON BASIN 7 students are 61.8% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WILLISTON BASIN 7?

WILLISTON BASIN 7 has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #100 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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