GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

grimsrud.bismarckschools.org/

180 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grimsrud Elementary School is a public school located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character building, Grimsrud aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, where educators, parents, and administrators work together to address the unique needs of each learner. The campus offers a variety of programs and resources designed to enhance student engagement, including extracurricular activities and initiatives that promote wellness and school spirit. Through its dedicated staff and focus on partnership with local families, Grimsrud Elementary maintains a strong connection to the Bismarck community, striving to provide a safe and nurturing foundation for its student body.

180

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	24
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	12

White
100 (55.6%)
Two or More
25 (13.9%)
Hispanic
24 (13.3%)
Black
14 (7.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (6.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4150
Website:	http://grimsrud.bismarckschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	91	50.6%
Male	89	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)