Needs Improvement
#433 of 451 schools in ND
Based on limited data
Rickard Elementary School
Elementary School · Williston Basin 7 · Williston, ND
A Williston Basin 7 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1407, Williston, ND 58802
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rickard Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rickard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,756/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Mcvay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Wilkinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Williston Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williston Basin 7
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rickard Elementary School is listed in WILLISTON BASIN 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rickard Elementary School
Rickard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williston, ND, part of Williston Basin 7, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rickard Elementary School
What grades does Rickard Elementary School serve?
Rickard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Rickard Elementary School?
Rickard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rickard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rickard Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rickard Elementary School rank in ND?
Rickard Elementary School ranks #433 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Rickard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rickard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rickard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rickard Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Rickard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rickard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rickard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rickard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rickard Elementary School?
13.6% of students at Rickard Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (701) 572-5412
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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