District Overview
Nesson Public School District 2, headquartered at 224 2nd Ave W in Ray, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for its rural remote community within the broader Williston metropolitan region. As an open, traditional public school district operating independently of any supervisory union, Nesson 2 manages two operational schools that deliver a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Families and researchers can explore district initiatives and community updates through its official website (http://www.ray.k12.nd.us) or by contacting the main office at (701) 568-3301, where local leaders oversee a close-knit, accessible learning environment tailored to Western North Dakota families.

The district currently educates a student body of 443 pupils, spanning early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The student population includes 211 female and 232 male learners, representing a demographic mix of 377 White, 33 multiracial, 25 Hispanic, 4 American Indian, and 4 Black students. To ensure student growth and day-to-day operational success, Nesson 2 maintains a strong workforce of approximately 137 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes over 55 FTE classroom teachers, 14 instructional aides, and 68 dedicated support personnel, creating a favorable staffing ratio that allows for personalized instruction, individual guidance, and a supportive community atmosphere.
2
Total Schools
443
Total Students
55.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NESSON 2
Demographic Student Count
White377
Hispanic25
Black4
Two or More33
American Indian4
  • White
    377 (85.1%)
  • Two or More
    33 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (5.6%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NESSON 2
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:443*
Teachers (FTE):55.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in NESSON 2
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 324 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Charter School 119 Students
High School 9th - 12th