- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williston, ND
Missouri Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Missouri Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380040500918
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Missouri Ridge Middle School earns 26/100 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.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Missouri Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Missouri Ridge Middle School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 380040500918 · Williston, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.2:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston High School (1,370 students)
Missouri Ridge Middle School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Missouri Ridge Middle 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 397
Missouri Ridge Middle School
397 students
What this shows Missouri Ridge Middle School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Missouri Ridge Middle School compares
Missouri Ridge Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 31% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 69% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Missouri Ridge Middle 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 Missouri Ridge Middle 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Missouri Ridge Middle 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
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
Wilkinson Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 10.8:1 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Missouri Ridge Middle School?
Missouri Ridge Middle School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williston, ND. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Ridge Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Missouri Ridge Middle School?
19.4% of students at Missouri Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Missouri Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Missouri Ridge Middle School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Williston, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Missouri Ridge Middle School?
Missouri Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Missouri Ridge Middle School rank among elementary schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Ridge Middle School ranks #8 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 Missouri Ridge Middle 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.