- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Moses Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400048
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Moses Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #14 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Moses Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Moses Elementary School ranks #14 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dorothy Moses Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 380001400048 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 15.6:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Dorothy Moses Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Moses Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- This school 390
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Dorothy Moses Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Moses Elementary School compares
Dorothy Moses Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 65.8% | ▲ 133% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 133% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
20.3%
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.9%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.0%
African American 7.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Dorothy Moses Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Moses Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Moses Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bismarck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Moses Elementary School
How many students attend Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Moses Elementary School 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 Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Dorothy Moses Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Moses Elementary School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Moses Elementary School?
Dorothy Moses Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy Moses Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Moses Elementary School ranks #14 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, 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 Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Dorothy Moses Elementary School, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), and Bismarck High School (1,367 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.