At a glance
Reported students
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
180:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
509
Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School: 9 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
180:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School
Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Watford City. It is one of 7 current school records connected to McKenzie Co 1. NCES reports 9 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 180:1, above the North Dakota median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 180:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black11.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in McKenzie Co 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Badlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Fox Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Wolves Center Academy
High · Grades 09–12
30 reported students
Watford City Virtual Academy High School
High · Grades 07–12
34 reported students
Watford City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
509 reported students
Watford City High School
High · Grades 09–12
566 reported students
Public schools near Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City Virtual Academy High School High · McKenzie Co 1 | 07–12 | 34 | under 0.1 mi |
| Watford City High School High · McKenzie Co 1 | 09–12 | 566 | 0.3 mi |
| Fox Hills Elementary School Elementary · McKenzie Co 1 | PK–05 | 663 | 0.6 mi |
| Wolves Center Academy High · McKenzie Co 1 | 09–12 | 30 | 1 mi |
| Badlands Elementary School Elementary · McKenzie Co 1 | PK–05 | 538 | 1.3 mi |
| Watford City Middle School Middle · McKenzie Co 1 | 06–08 | 509 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School
What grades does Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School serve?
Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in McKenzie Co 1.
How many students attend Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School?
Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School reported 9 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 278 North Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 180:1, based on 9 students and 0.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School is a public school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on McKenzie Co 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School in?
Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School is part of McKenzie Co 1, based in Watford City, ND, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Watford City Virtual Academy Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watford City Virtual Academy High School (under 0.1 mi), Watford City High School (0.3 mi), Fox Hills Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.