RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NESSON 2
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
306 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Ray Elementary School, located at 224 2nd Ave W in Ray, North Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Ray Public School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to essential resources, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school functions as a central hub for the small community of Ray, reflecting the values and tight-knit nature of North Dakota’s rural education system. Through its official website, the district maintains communication with families, providing information on school activities, administrative resources, and academic calendars. With a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, Ray Elementary works to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that meets state standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body.
306
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (83.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NESSON 2
Phone: (701)568-3301
Website: http://www.ray.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 23
Gender Ratio