Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy

Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Dickinson, ND, part of the DICKINSON 1. The school serves approximately 29 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 29:1. Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math and 30% in reading/language arts.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $81,008, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote town setting.

With an enrollment of 29 students, Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is 29:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is a virtual school, meaning instruction is delivered primarily online. Virtual schools offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and a reliable home learning environment. Parents should consider whether their child thrives with independent, technology-based learning and ask about the school's approach to student engagement and support.