Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grimsrud Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grimsrud Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grimsrud Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grimsrud Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #216 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Grimsrud Elementary School?
282 students attend Grimsrud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grimsrud Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grimsrud Elementary School?
Grimsrud Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grimsrud Elementary School offer ?
Grimsrud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grimsrud Elementary School part of?
Grimsrud Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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