- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgeley, ND
Willow Bank Colony School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Bank Colony School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380585000729
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Bank Colony School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Edgeley · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Bank Colony School has class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Bank Colony School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edgeley, ND.
School address
District: Edgeley 3 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380585000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Willow Bank Colony School held near 29 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 380585000729 · Edgeley, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 13.5:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgeley Elementary School (138 students)
Willow Bank Colony School held near 29 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Willow Bank Colony School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgeley Elemen
Edgeley Elementary School
138 students
- Edgeley High S
Edgeley High School
90 students
- This school 27
Willow Bank Colony School
27 students
What this shows Willow Bank Colony School reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Bank Colony School compares
Willow Bank Colony 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 217% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 217% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 71% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,027
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 27 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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Willow Bank Colony School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Edgeley 3 reports $16,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Bank Colony School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgeley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Bank Colony School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Edgeley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Bank Colony School
How many students attend Willow Bank Colony School?
Willow Bank Colony School has 27 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgeley, ND. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Bank Colony School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Bank Colony School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Bank Colony School?
89.3% of students at Willow Bank Colony School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Bank Colony School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Bank Colony School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Edgeley, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Bank Colony School?
Willow Bank Colony School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Willow Bank Colony School rank among schools in Edgeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Bank Colony School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edgeley, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edgeley 3?
Besides Willow Bank Colony School, Edgeley 3 also operates Edgeley Elementary School (138 students) and Edgeley High School (90 students). See the Edgeley 3 district page for the complete list.