- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elk Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400949
👥 S:T ratio 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Ridge Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Dakota schools.
- #19 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 1.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge Elementary School ranks #19 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Elk Ridge Elementary School grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 380001400949 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 18.2:1 · 1.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Elk Ridge Elementary School grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Elk Ridge 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 510
Elk Ridge Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Elk Ridge Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Ridge Elementary School compares
Elk Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.2% | ▼ 96% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Elk Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Ridge 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
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
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15.6:1 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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Elk Ridge Elementary School?
Elk Ridge Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 54% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Ridge Elementary School?
1.2% of students at Elk Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Ridge Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Ridge Elementary School?
Elk Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Elk Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge Elementary School ranks #19 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 Elk Ridge 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.