Elk Ridge Elementary in Bismarck, North Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Elk Ridge Elementary is a rural public school in Bismarck, North Dakota that is part of Bismarck Public School District. It serves 477 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

477 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4401 Ivory Ln

Bismarck, ND 58503 View local requests

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Elk Ridge Elementary Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Elk Ridge Elementary Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 22, 2026

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