Elk Ridge Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elk Ridge Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elk Ridge Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
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?
482 students attend Elk Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elk Ridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
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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