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#270 of 451 schools in ND

Grimsrud Elementary School

Elementary School · Bismarck 1 · Bismarck, ND

A Bismarck 1 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

716 W St Benedict Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,570
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Grimsrud Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grimsrud Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,684/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,796

Median home value

$276,000

Median rent

$938/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Highland Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–50.9 mi105Compare →
Light of Christ Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–121.0 mi1,212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bismarck 1

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#15 of 26
District spending per student
$14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grimsrud Elementary School is listed in BISMARCK 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grimsrud Elementary School

Grimsrud Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bismarck, ND, part of Bismarck 1, serving approximately 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grimsrud Elementary School

What grades does Grimsrud Elementary School serve?

Grimsrud Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Grimsrud Elementary School?

Grimsrud Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grimsrud Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grimsrud Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grimsrud Elementary School rank in ND?

Grimsrud Elementary School ranks #270 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Grimsrud Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grimsrud Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grimsrud Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grimsrud Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grimsrud Elementary School a charter school?

No, Grimsrud Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grimsrud Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Grimsrud Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grimsrud Elementary School?

45.4% of students at Grimsrud Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Burleigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 58501)
28,571
Area average commute
13.9 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58501; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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