- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Will-Moore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Will-Moore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400062
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will-Moore Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #16 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Will-Moore Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will-Moore Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Will-Moore Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 380001400062 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 11:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Will-Moore Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Will-Moore 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 232
Will-Moore Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Will-Moore Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Will-Moore Elementary School compares
Will-Moore Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 131% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
32.8%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.7%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Will-Moore Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Will-Moore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will-Moore 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Will-Moore Elementary School
How many students attend Will-Moore Elementary School?
Will-Moore Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will-Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Will-Moore 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 Will-Moore Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Will-Moore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will-Moore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Will-Moore Elementary School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will-Moore Elementary School?
Will-Moore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Will-Moore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Will-Moore Elementary School ranks #16 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 Will-Moore 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.