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WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

400 E Ave E, Bismarck, ND 58501 · (701) 323-4270 · Burleigh County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL232 STUDENTS
Enrollment
232
Elementary
DISTRICT 348 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
97 students
DISTRICT 30% · 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, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten3515%
Grade 13314%
Grade 24419%
Grade 34218%
Grade 44118%
Grade 53716%
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 49% · US 70%
White
10746%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 70% · US 43%
Hispanic
3013%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 8% · US 30%
Black
146%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6% · US 15%
Asian
136%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2% · US 6%
Two+
3214%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
3415%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 11% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12755%
Female
10545%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
42.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
47.0%
ND avg 40.0%

What this means: On the ND A+, North Dakota's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all North Dakota schools, those numbers are about 39 and 40.

Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

Where WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn North DakotaIn Burleigh County
Math proficiency
ranked highest first
47.0%#42 of 199#10 of 19
Reading proficiency
ranked highest first
42.0%#64 of 199#10 of 19
Enrollment
ranked largest first
232#111 of 283#14 of 26
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.7:1#24 of 130#1 of 15
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
72.3%#6 of 131#2 of 15
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
41.8%#58 of 201#6 of 19
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-2.5%#70 of 74#9 of 9
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
232
+5 (+2%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 334
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-25232249.7:142% (97)
2023-24204219.7:165% (132)
2022-23207219.9:165% (135)
2020-212271911.9:156% (126)
2017-182381813.2:144% (104)
2015-162542012.7:141% (105)
2010-113773311.4:136% (135)
2000-012611715.3:139% (103)
1990-913341325.7:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

About WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary school that serves part of Bismarck, North Dakota. Students in kindergarten through 5 make up the school's enrollment of 232 students.

The district, BISMARCK 1, has 14,086 students enrolled across 26 schools.

The student body at WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has no majority group. White students lead at 46%. Enrollment also includes 15% Native American, 14% multiracial, 13% Hispanic, and 6% Black. The school's White share is 40 points below the 86% share among Burleigh County residents. A diversity index of 72% means there is a 72% chance two randomly chosen students at WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are from different groups.

Its ratio of 9.7:1 is based on 24 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in North Dakota average 11.4:1, 1.7 more students per teacher than here. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 42%. The rate at public schools in Burleigh County averages 24%, lower than here.

Looking at the county, Burleigh County, median household income comes to about $86,851, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 39% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county has 37 public schools and about 14,427 students.

BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.

The federal government classifies WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's location as City: Small.

Enrollment has been fairly stable: 227 in 2020-21 and 232 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 11.9:1 to 9.7:1.

The discussion board for WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.

Burleigh County at a glance

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Population
100,600
Census ACS
Median income
$86,851
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
14,427 students

Quick facts

School name
WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BISMARCK 1
Address
400 E Ave E, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone
(701) 323-4270
County
Burleigh County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
232
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Free and reduced lunch
97 (42%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
380001400062
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 232 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 9.7:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 46% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by BISMARCK 1 in Burleigh County.
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