Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
76%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy's ranking?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is ranked #430 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy?
45 students attend Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy offer ?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy part of?
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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