WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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232 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Will-Moore Elementary School, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a foundational part of the Bismarck Public School District. Situated in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic instruction in core subjects with a focus on character education and social-emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Will-Moore is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes a variety of resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, striving to prepare learners for future success by instilling a lifelong love of reading, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. Through its structured curriculum and welcoming atmosphere, Will-Moore Elementary remains a central hub for educational excellence in the Bismarck area.

232

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	30
Black	14
Asian	13
Two or More	32
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	2

White
107 (46.1%)
American Indian
34 (14.7%)
Two or More
32 (13.8%)
Hispanic
30 (12.9%)
Black
14 (6.0%)
Asian
13 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)

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:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4270
Website:	http://bismarckschools.sharepoint.com/sites/Will-Moore_SecureBPS
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	45.3%
Male	127	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)