McVay Elementary School vs Rickard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McVay Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
449 students
Rickard Elementary School
Williston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
319 students
| Measure | McVay Elementary School Williston, North Dakota | Rickard Elementary School Williston, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #195 of 232 | #3 of 232 |
| National rank | #28747 of 50,301 | #804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 449 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Williston | Williston |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rickard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 44.8).
- •Rickard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Rickard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 22.5).
- •McVay Elementary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 319.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McVay Elementary School better than Rickard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rickard Elementary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 44.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McVay Elementary School and Rickard Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Williston and Williston in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McVay Elementary School: 449. Rickard Elementary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McVay Elementary School and Rickard Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
McVay Elementary School is 195th of 232 and Rickard Elementary School is 3rd of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).