Enrollment
397
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Missouri Ridge Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Missouri Ridge Middle School
Missouri Ridge Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williston, North Dakota, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.4% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 397 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 794 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williston Basin 7 spends $13,430 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Williston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bakken Elementary School (627 students): Missouri Ridge Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
Williston Basin 7 also operates Williston High School (1,370 students) and Bakken Elementary School (627 students) alongside Missouri Ridge Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Missouri Ridge Middle School compares
Missouri Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williston Basin 7, which includes Missouri Ridge Middle School.
$13,430
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 50.4%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Missouri Ridge Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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