Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grimsrud Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grimsrud Elementary School serves the northwest part of Bismarck, ND, covering an area of approximately 33.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone reaching 15.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grimsrud Elementary School's student population of 180 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Every Learner to Thrive!
School Rankings
Grimsrud Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grimsrud Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grimsrud Elementary School's ranking?
Grimsrud Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Grimsrud Elementary School?
180 students attend Grimsrud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grimsrud Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grimsrud Elementary School?
Grimsrud Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Grimsrud Elementary School offer ?
Grimsrud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grimsrud Elementary School part of?
Grimsrud Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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