Enrollment
38
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+222% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is a small elementary school in Dickinson, North Dakota, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 99% of North Dakota schools and 222% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 38 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dickinson 1 spends $14,801 per pupil, 20% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dickinson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students): Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38:1 vs 16.9:1).
Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students) and Dickinson Middle School (944 students) alongside Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy.
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 Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy compares
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,801
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
Counselors0.1 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson 1, which includes Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy.
$14,801
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.9%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~38 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy a good school?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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