Ray Elementary School

224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 327 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Ray Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ray Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#185 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ray Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ray Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ray Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ray Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ray Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ray Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Ray Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ray Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #185 out of 461 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?
50-54% 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?
327 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 11:1.
What grades does Ray Elementary School offer ?
Ray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ray Elementary School part of?
Ray Elementary School is part of Nesson 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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