Enrollment
461
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fargo, ND
Willow Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381941000888
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Park Elementary School earns 46/100 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.
- #11 of 20
- elementary schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Park Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Park Elementary School ranks #11 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Park Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Park Elementary School
Willow Park Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Fargo, North Dakota, enrolling 461 students.
At 11.2:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 70.2% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the North Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $13,475 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fargo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Centennial Elementary School (639 students): Willow Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students) and West Fargo High School (1,380 students) alongside Willow Park 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 Willow Park Elementary School compares
Willow Park 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 149% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,475
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
African American 37.5%
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Willow Park Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes Willow Park Elementary School.
$13,475
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.4%
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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Fargo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Bennett Elementary School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Osgood Elem School
Standard public school
554 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Ed Clapp Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 9.9:1 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 (~461 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Park Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Park Elementary School?
Willow Park Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Park Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Willow Park Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Willow Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Park Elementary School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Park Elementary School?
Willow Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Willow Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Park Elementary School ranks #11 of 20 elementary schools in Fargo, 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 Fargo on the city page.
Is Willow Park Elementary School a good school?
Willow Park Elementary School earns 46/100 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. 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 West Fargo 6?
Besides Willow Park Elementary School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.
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