Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Will-moore Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Bismarck, ND, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Will-moore Elementary School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower every learner to thrive.
School Rankings
Will-moore 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 Will-moore Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#424 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
6%
5%
White
46%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will-moore Elementary School's ranking?
Will-moore Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Will-moore Elementary School often compared to?
Will-moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Elementary School, Victor Solheim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Will-moore Elementary School?
232 students attend Will-moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Will-moore Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Will-moore Elementary School?
Will-moore Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Will-moore Elementary School offer ?
Will-moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Will-moore Elementary School part of?
Will-moore Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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