Richholt Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Richholt Elementary School?
138 students attend Richholt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Richholt Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richholt Elementary School?
Richholt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richholt Elementary School offer ?
Richholt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richholt Elementary School part of?
Richholt Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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