- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Silver Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400950
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Ranch Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools.
- #18 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Ranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Ranch Elementary School ranks #18 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Silver Ranch Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 380001400950 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 17.5:1 · 0.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Silver Ranch Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Silver Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- This school 386
Silver Ranch Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Silver Ranch Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Ranch Elementary School compares
Silver Ranch Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 98% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,558
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.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Silver Ranch Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bismarck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Ranch Elementary School?
Silver Ranch Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Ranch Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Ranch Elementary School?
0.6% of students at Silver Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Ranch Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Ranch Elementary School?
Silver Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Silver Ranch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Ranch Elementary School ranks #18 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, 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 Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Silver Ranch Elementary School, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), and Bismarck High School (1,367 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.