Elk Ridge Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 1% in ND)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Elk Ridge Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elk Ridge Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elk Ridge Elementary School?
510 students attend Elk Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elk Ridge Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Ridge Elementary School?
Elk Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elk Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Elk Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elk Ridge Elementary School part of?
Elk Ridge Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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