Enrollment
265
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williston, ND
Asb Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Asb Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380040500911
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asb Innovation Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Dakota schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Asb Innovation Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asb Innovation Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asb Innovation Academy compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asb Innovation Academy
Asb Innovation Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williston, North Dakota, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 86% of North Dakota schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the North Dakota average.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williston Basin 7 spends $13,430 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Williston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bakken Elementary School (627 students): Asb Innovation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Williston Basin 7 also operates Williston High School (1,370 students) and Bakken Elementary School (627 students) alongside Asb Innovation Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asb Innovation Academy compares
Asb Innovation Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 74% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williston Basin 7, which includes Asb Innovation Academy.
$13,430
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 50.4%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Asb Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bakken Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asb Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Williston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bakken Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hagan Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Mcvay Elementary School
Standard public school
449 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Missouri Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Rickard Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
303 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Asb Innovation Academy
How many students attend Asb Innovation Academy?
Asb Innovation Academy has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williston, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asb Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Asb Innovation Academy is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asb Innovation Academy?
7.2% of students at Asb Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asb Innovation Academy?
Asb Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asb Innovation Academy rank among elementary schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Asb Innovation Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Williston, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williston on the city page.
Is Asb Innovation Academy a good school?
Asb Innovation Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williston Basin 7?
Besides Asb Innovation Academy, Williston Basin 7 also operates Williston High School (1,370 students), Bakken Elementary School (627 students), and Hagan Elementary School (486 students). See the Williston Basin 7 district page for the complete list.
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