Enrollment
33
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Round Prairie Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Round Prairie Elementary School
Round Prairie Elementary School is a small elementary school in Williston, North Dakota, enrolling 33 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.2% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of North Dakota schools, with 33 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 66 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% 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.
Among Williston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bakken Elementary School (627 students): Round Prairie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 12.8:1).
Williston Basin 7 also operates Williston High School (1,370 students) and Bakken Elementary School (627 students) alongside Round Prairie Elementary 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 Round Prairie Elementary School compares
Round Prairie Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,430
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
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williston Basin 7, which includes Round Prairie Elementary 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 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
- 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
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
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 (~33 students)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Round Prairie Elementary School a good school?
Round Prairie Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. 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 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.
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