School overview
At a glance
Reported students
449
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319
MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 449 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
22.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Williston. It is one of 11 current school records connected to WILLISTON BASIN 7. NCES reports 449 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking MCVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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 are the school's 1.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.9%
- Hispanic21.4%
- Black8.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial13.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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