Enrollment
27
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.3%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+217% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Bank Colony School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Bank Colony School
Willow Bank Colony School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Edgeley, North Dakota, enrolling 27 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.3% of students qualify for free meals, 217% above the North Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of North Dakota schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 27 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Edgeley's public schools, it stands alongside Edgeley Elementary School (138 students): Willow Bank Colony School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.3:1).
Edgeley 3 also operates Edgeley Elementary School (138 students) and Edgeley High School (90 students) alongside Willow Bank Colony 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 Willow Bank Colony School compares
Willow Bank Colony 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,063
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgeley 3, which includes Willow Bank Colony School.
$15,063
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 50.9%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~27 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Edgeley on the city page.
Is Willow Bank Colony School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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