Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Victor Solheim Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Victor Solheim Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#42 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victor Solheim Elementary School's ranking?
Victor Solheim Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Victor Solheim Elementary School often compared to?
Victor Solheim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Acres Elementary School, Will-moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Victor Solheim Elementary School?
532 students attend Victor Solheim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Victor Solheim Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victor Solheim Elementary School?
Victor Solheim Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Victor Solheim Elementary School offer ?
Victor Solheim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Victor Solheim Elementary School part of?
Victor Solheim Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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