McVay Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Williston, North Dakota 58801 · Williston Basin 7
#195 of 232 elementary schools in North Dakota
#28747 of 50,301 nationally
About McVay Elementary School
McVay Elementary School is a public elementary located in Williston, in the Williston Basin 7 school district of North Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 449 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 195th of 232 ranked elementary schools in North Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 449.
There are 11 schools in Williston; McVay Elementary School ranks 10th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McVay Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near McVay Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rickard Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
319 students · 1.0 km away
Williston Middle School Central Campus
Williston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,536 students · 1.5 km away
Williston Middle School Central Campus PK
Williston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
37 students · 1.5 km away
Wilkinson Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
301 students · 2.3 km away
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
303 students · 2.4 km away
Del Easton Alternative High School
Williston · Public high · Grades 10–12
37 students · 2.5 km away
Hagan Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
486 students · 4.2 km away
Williston High School
Williston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students · 6.0 km away
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Sunrise Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Ed Clapp Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
FT Lincoln Elementary School
Mandan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Legacy Elementary School
West Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Red Trail Elementary School
Mandan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McVay Elementary School a good school?
McVay Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #195 of 232 in North Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McVay Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
McVay Elementary School ranks #195 of 232 elementary schools in North Dakota and #28747 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McVay Elementary School?
McVay Elementary School had 449 students in 2025.
Is McVay Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McVay Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McVay Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of McVay Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.