- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dickinson, ND
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380003800934
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 38
- students enrolled
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 380003800934 · Dickinson, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 38:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson High School (1,022 students)
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson High
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school 38
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
38 students
What this shows Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy compares
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 222% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
- 222% above state mean
Top 99% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,504
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
Counselors0.1 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 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dickinson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Heart River Elementary School
Standard public school
273 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
254 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
P S Berg Elementary School
Standard public school
223 students 14.9:1 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 (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
How many students attend Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is 38:1, which is 222% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy 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 Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy rank among elementary schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Dickinson Middle School (944 students), and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.