- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williston, ND
Garden Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garden Valley 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 380040500917
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden Valley Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Valley Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Garden Valley Elementary School shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 380040500917 · Williston, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 12.7:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston High School (1,370 students)
Garden Valley Elementary School shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Garden Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williston High
Williston High School
1,370 students
- Bakken Element
Bakken Elementary School
627 students
- Hagan Elementa 486
Hagan Elementary School
486 students
- Williston Midd 485
Williston Middle School
485 students
- Mcvay Elementa 449
Mcvay Elementary School
449 students
- This school 178
Garden Valley Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Garden Valley Elementary School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden Valley Elementary School compares
Garden Valley Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 44% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$13,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Garden Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Williston Basin 7 reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garden Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bakken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hagan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Garden Valley Elementary School?
Garden Valley Elementary School has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williston, ND. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Valley Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden Valley Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Garden Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garden Valley Elementary School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Williston, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden Valley Elementary School?
Garden Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Garden Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Valley Elementary School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Williston Basin 7?
Besides Garden Valley Elementary School, 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.