Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ray Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ray, ND, covering approximately 474.1 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the Nesson Public School District #2 is to Inspire and Challenge Students to Engage in an Ever-Changing World
School Rankings
Ray Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Elementary School's ranking?
Ray Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Ray Elementary School often compared to?
Ray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Grenora Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ray Elementary School?
324 students attend Ray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ray Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray Elementary School?
Ray Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ray Elementary School offer ?
Ray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ray Elementary School part of?
Ray Elementary School is part of Nesson 2 School District.
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