District Overview
Located at 128 Soo Line Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota, Bismarck 1 serves as a primary educational anchor for the state's capital region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within a vibrant small-city setting, the system spans 29 operational schools designed to support a comprehensive academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a robust student body of 14,098 learners, spanning early childhood education, primary grade foundations, and comprehensive secondary programs. Families and researchers seeking to connect with the district can access comprehensive resources through its community portal at bismarckschools.org or by calling (701) 323-4000.

To effectively guide and nurture its growing student body, Bismarck 1 relies on a substantial workforce totaling more than 4,048 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is driven by approximately 1,938 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by nearly 295 instructional aides and more than 1,815 support personnel who oversee specialized services, administration, and facility operations. The district's student population reflects a rich demographic tapestry, featuring strong representation from White, multiracial, American Indian, Hispanic, Black, and Asian communities. Together, this combination of dedicated educator staffing, broad operational capacity, and strong community roots positions Bismarck 1 as a key educational centerpiece in North Dakota for prospective families, enrolled students, and academic researchers alike.
29
Total Schools
14,098
Total Students
1,938.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BISMARCK 1
Demographic Student Count
White10,533
Hispanic748
Black412
Asian217
Two or More1,017
American Indian991
Pacific Islander180
  • White
    10,533 (74.7%)
  • Two or More
    1,017 (7.2%)
  • American Indian
    991 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    748 (5.3%)
  • Black
    412 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    217 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    180 (1.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BISMARCK 1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle4
High5
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:29
Students:14,098*
Teachers (FTE):1,938.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in BISMARCK 1
Found 29 Schools
Charter School 337 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
Charter School 1,367 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School 390 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 1,406 Students
Charter School 390 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 510 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 180 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 1,124 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 1,419 Students
Charter School 470 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 605 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 410 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 203 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 136 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 367 Students
Elementary School K - 5th