- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watford City, ND
Fox Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381254000903
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Hills Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Watford City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Watford City, ND.
School address
District: Mckenzie Co 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381254000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Fox Hills Elementary School grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (+24.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 381254000903 · Watford City, ND Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 22.9:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Watford City High School (566 students)
Fox Hills Elementary School grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (+24.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Fox Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fox Hills Elementary School
663 students
- Watford City H
Watford City High School
566 students
- Badlands Eleme
Badlands Elementary School
538 students
- Watford City M
Watford City Middle School
509 students
- Wolves Center 30
Wolves Center Academy
30 students
What this shows Fox Hills Elementary School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Hills Elementary School compares
Fox Hills 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 94% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▲ 4% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 98% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$15,006
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Fox Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mckenzie Co 1 reports $15,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Badlands Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watford City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wolves Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Fox Hills Elementary School?
Fox Hills Elementary School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watford City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), up 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Hills Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 94% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Hills Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Fox Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Hills Elementary School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Watford City, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Hills Elementary School?
Fox Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Fox Hills Elementary School rank among public schools in Watford City?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Watford City, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watford City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckenzie Co 1?
Besides Fox Hills Elementary School, Mckenzie Co 1 also operates Watford City High School (566 students), Badlands Elementary School (538 students), and Watford City Middle School (509 students). See the Mckenzie Co 1 district page for the complete list.