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WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2112 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City, ND 58854 · (701) 444-3626 · McKenzie County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY33-TOWNVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL9 STUDENTS
Enrollment
9
Elementary
DISTRICT 403 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
180.0:1
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 69.3:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
2
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
2
Student demographics
White
667%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
222%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 8%
Black
111%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
667%
Female
333%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
32.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
30.0%
ND avg 40.0%
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a minimally staffed elementary campus in Watford City, North Dakota, run under MCKENZIE CO 1, educates 9 students, covering grades K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 212 students per school, that is 96% smaller than typical.

Across the 7 schools in MCKENZIE CO 1 (2,349 students total), WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that 67% of the student body identifies as White; the rest breaks down as 22% Hispanic, 11% Black. By comparison, McKenzie County as a whole is about 78% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 0 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 180.0:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for McKenzie County put median household earnings sit near $93,404, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across McKenzie County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,091 students), WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a small-town site. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

McKenzie County at a glance

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Population
14,321
Census ACS
Median income
$93,404
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,091 students

Quick facts

School name
WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
MCKENZIE CO 1
Address
2112 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City, ND 58854
Phone
(701) 444-3626
County
McKenzie County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
9
Teachers (FTE)
0
Student–teacher ratio
180.0:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
381254000966
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 9 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 0 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 180.0:1.
What is the student diversity at WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Black.
What district is WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
WATFORD CITY VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of MCKENZIE CO 1.
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