- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williston, ND
Rickard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rickard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380040500908
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rickard Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rickard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rickard Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Rickard Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 380040500908 · Williston, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston High School (1,370 students)
Rickard Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Rickard 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 319
Rickard Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Rickard Elementary School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rickard Elementary School compares
Rickard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 46% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 79% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Rickard 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 Rickard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bakken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rickard 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
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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rickard Elementary School
How many students attend Rickard Elementary School?
Rickard Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williston, ND. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rickard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rickard Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rickard Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Rickard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rickard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rickard Elementary School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Williston, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rickard Elementary School?
Rickard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rickard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Rickard Elementary School ranks #2 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 Rickard 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.