Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Rickard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rickard Elementary School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Rickard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rickard Elementary School is 0.53, which is more 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
#344 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rickard Elementary School's ranking?
Rickard Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 449 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Rickard Elementary School?
319 students attend Rickard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rickard Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rickard Elementary School?
Rickard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rickard Elementary School offer ?
Rickard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Rickard Elementary School part of?
Rickard Elementary School is part of Williston Basin 7 School District.
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