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Ray Elementary School

Public PK, KG-8

 224 2nd Ave W
       Ray, ND  58849

(701) 568-3301

District: Nesson 2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,915 Help


Students who attend Ray Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ray High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Compare Details Ray Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ray Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ray Elementary School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray Elementary School is $12,915.
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Rank History for Ray Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 75.39 22nd 195 88.7%
2013 45.72 156th 217 28.1%
2014 30.98 180th 217 17.1%
2015 25.53 169th 194 12.9%
2016 20.71 185th 207 10.6%
2017 18.87 180th 202 10.9%
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Rank History for Ray Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 56.42 61st 124 50.8%
2013 48.82 89th 135 34.1%
2014 38.57 102nd 136 25.0%
2015 25.06 88th 109 19.3%
2016 21.87 105th 116 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ray Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 166 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 1 170
1989 159 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 3 166
1990 155 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 2 161
1991 165 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 170
1992 158 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 162
1993 141 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 148
1994 125 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 110 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 115
1996 110 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 115
1997 95 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 99
1998 95 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 99
1999 83 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 88
2000 83 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2001 84 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 77 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 81
2003 77 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 81
2004 84 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 88
2005 73 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 76
2006 67 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 74
2007 67 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 74
2008 64 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2009 71 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 73
2010 84 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 88
2011 130 0 0 0 10 0 6 0 146
2012 143 1 0 3 10 0 2 0 159
2013 161 3 0 4 6 5 2 0 181
2014 162 1 0 9 5 4 3 0 184
2015 188 1 1 11 4 4 8 0 217
2016 212 1 1 6 4 4 8 0 236
2017 205 2 2 3 1 4 9 0 226
2018 229 2 1 6 1 3 15 0 257
2019 239 2 0 8 1 2 19 0 271
2020 248 3 0 11 2 2 17 0 283
2021 240 1 0 7 2 0 23 0 273
2022 268 3 0 12 2 0 28 0 313
2023 256 3 0 15 3 0 29 0 306
2024 281 4 0 17 2 0 23 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ray Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 8.8 19.3 n/a
1989 166 8.9 18.6 n/a
1990 161 8.3 19.3 n/a
1991 170 8.4 20.2 n/a
1992 162 8.5 19.0 n/a
1993 148 9.4 15.7 23.6
1994 127 8.4 15.1 29.1
1995 115 7.5 15.3 21.7
1996 115 7.5 15.3 21.7
1997 99 8.1 12.2 26.3
1998 99 8.1 12.2 33.3
1999 88 8.1 10.9 30.7
2000 84 8.1 10.4 34.5
2001 87 8.1 10.7 32.2
2002 81 7.9 10.3 27.2
2003 81 7.9 10.3 27.2
2004 88 8.6 10.2 30.7
2005 76 7.9 9.6 32.9
2006 74 8.8 8.4 23
2007 74 8.8 8.4 18.9
2008 67 8.1 8.3 17.9
2009 73 8.9 8.2 13.7
2010 88 7.8 11.2 26.1
2011 146 10.5 13.8 24
2012 159 10.3 15.4 17.6
2013 181 10.7 16.7 19.3
2014 184 12.3 14.8 28.3
2015 217 13.0 16.6 20.3
2016 236 13.0 18.1 23.3
2017 226 13.3 16.8 24.3
2018 257 13.3 19.2 24.9
2019 271 16.3 16.5 15.9
2020 283 16.3 17.2 14.5
2021 273 16.3 16.6 16.1
2022 313 17.3 18.0 12.5
2023 306 17.3 17.6 16.3
2024 327 17.3 18.8 15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ray Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 8.8 19.3 n/a
1989 166 8.9 18.6 n/a
1990 161 8.3 19.3 n/a
1991 170 8.4 20.2 n/a
1992 162 8.5 19.0 n/a
1993 148 9.4 15.7 23.6
1994 127 8.4 15.1 29.1
1995 115 7.5 15.3 21.7
1996 115 7.5 15.3 21.7
1997 99 8.1 12.2 26.3
1998 99 8.1 12.2 33.3
1999 88 8.1 10.9 30.7
2000 84 8.1 10.4 34.5
2001 87 8.1 10.7 32.2
2002 81 7.9 10.3 27.2
2003 81 7.9 10.3 27.2
2004 88 8.6 10.2 30.7
2005 76 7.9 9.6 32.9
2006 74 8.8 8.4 23
2007 74 8.8 8.4 18.9
2008 67 8.1 8.3 17.9
2009 73 8.9 8.2 13.7
2010 88 7.8 11.2 26.1
2011 146 10.5 13.8 24
2012 159 10.3 15.4 17.6
2013 181 10.7 16.7 19.3
2014 184 12.3 14.8 28.3
2015 217 13.0 16.6 20.3
2016 236 13.0 18.1 23.3
2017 226 13.3 16.8 24.3
2018 257 13.3 19.2 24.9
2019 271 16.3 16.5 15.9
2020 283 16.3 17.2 14.5
2021 273 16.3 16.6 16.1
2022 313 17.3 18.0 12.5
2023 306 17.3 17.6 16.3
2024 327 17.3 18.8 15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ray Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (3.3%) $10,102 (96.7%) $10,442
2020 $408 (3.6%) $11,047 (96.4%) $11,455
2021 $880 (6.8%) $12,008 (93.2%) $12,888
2022 $655 (5.1%) $12,260 (94.9%) $12,915

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students271306
 12.9%
African American23
 50%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White239256
 7.1%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%16.3%
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In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Ray Elementary School.

Students who attend Ray Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Ray High School

Students at Ray Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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