- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williston, ND
Round Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Round Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380040500916
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Prairie Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Round Prairie Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Round Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Williston, ND.
School address
District: Williston Basin 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040500916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
33 on latest CCD 380040500916 · Williston, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 11:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Williston High School (1,370 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 10 elementary schools in Williston. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Round Prairie 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 33
Round Prairie Elementary School
33 students
What this shows Round Prairie Elementary School reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Round Prairie Elementary School compares
Round Prairie Elementary School vs North Dakota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 14% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 Round Prairie Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvay Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Prairie 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
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
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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Round Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Round Prairie Elementary School?
Round Prairie Elementary School has 33 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williston, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Prairie Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Round Prairie Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Round Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Prairie Elementary School?
Round Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Round Prairie Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Round Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 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 Round Prairie 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.