Elk Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Elk Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving 482 students in grades K-5. This school consistently outperforms the Bismarck 1 School District and the state of North Dakota in academic achievement, with 73% of students proficient or better in NDSA Mathematics and 70% proficient or better in NDSA Reading.

Elk Ridge Elementary School has been ranked the #1 elementary school in North Dakota for the past two school years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (92.32%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Elk Ridge has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.0% and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (1.87%), indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the surrounding schools, such as Northridge Elementary (15.0% chronic absenteeism) and Will-Moore Elementary (20.0% chronic absenteeism).

The exceptional academic performance, top-tier statewide rankings, and favorable student demographic and attendance metrics at Elk Ridge Elementary School suggest that the school's educational practices and resources are highly effective. These insights provide valuable information for parents considering educational options for their children in the Bismarck area and could inform best practices for other schools in the region and beyond.

Detail:

Public K-5

4401 Ivory Lane
Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 323-4230

District: Bismarck 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Students who attend Elk Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Horizon Middle School
High:	Century High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

American Indian:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elk Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Ridge Elementary School 1^st of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Elk Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elk Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.69	1^st	48	97.9%
2024	98.53	1^st	50	98.0%

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Rank History for White students at Elk Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.74	1^st	18	94.4%
2024	96.57	1^st	18	94.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	445	6	7	2	12	0	10	0	482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	482	28.9	16.6	1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elk Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	482	28.9	16.6	1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Elk Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elk Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	4401 Ivory Lane	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(701) 323-4230	482	29	16.6	1.9%	445 (92.3%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	98.5	1^st of 50 public elementary schools	98.0%		98.7	1^st of 48 public elementary schools	97.9%		73.0	70.0
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-5	5400 Onyx Dr	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4320	496	30	16.5	5.4%	441 (88.9%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.4%)	12 (2.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	44.7	32^nd of 50 public elementary schools	36.0%		67.3	17^th of 48 public elementary schools	64.6%	15	54.0	36.0	$11,678	$1,497	$10,181
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	2800 Ithica Dr	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4290	382	28	13.4	23.0%	297 (77.7%)	11 (2.9%)	12 (3.1%)	11 (2.9%)	20 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (7.9%)	85	9^th of 50 public elementary schools	82.0%					(n/a)	62.0	56.0	$13,159	$1,489	$11,670
Grimsrud Elementary School	Public	K-5	716 W St Benedict Dr	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4150	156	16	9.8	44.9%	93 (59.6%)	11 (7.1%)	15 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	12 (7.7%)	19 (12.2%)								(n/a)			$12,862	$2,201	$10,661
Northridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1727 N 3rd St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4210	425	36	11.6	30.8%	290 (68.2%)	19 (4.5%)	18 (4.2%)	11 (2.6%)	29 (6.8%)	6 (1.4%)	52 (12.2%)								(n/a)			$14,390	$2,479	$11,911
Highland Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Prairie Dr	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4160	101	7	13.7	7.9%	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (4.0%)								(n/a)			$13,116	$1,492	$11,624
Bismarck Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	806 N Washington St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 323-4101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			$3,644	$1,960	$1,684
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	613 W Avenue B	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4240	121	9	13.9	31.4%	95 (78.5%)	3 (2.5%)	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.8%)								(n/a)			$18,574	$2,980	$15,595
Will-Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 E Ave E	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4270	207	21	9.8	65.2%	100 (48.3%)	6 (2.9%)	30 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (16.4%)	1 (0.5%)	36 (17.4%)								(n/a)			$17,134	$3,622	$13,512
Custer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 8th Ave NE	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 751-6503	133	13	10.2	66.9%	90 (67.7%)	5 (3.8%)	10 (7.5%)	2 (1.5%)	18 (13.5%)	2 (1.5%)	6 (4.5%)								(n/a)			$17,396	$1,225	$16,170

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Ridge Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Elk Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Elk Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon Middle School
High : Century High School

What district is Elk Ridge Elementary School in?

Bismarck 1

How many students attend Elk Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Elk Ridge Elementary School.

Is Elk Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Elk Ridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 50 North Dakota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Elk Ridge Elementary School are 92% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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