VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

solheim.bismarckschools.org/

588 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Victor Solheim Elementary School, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Victor Solheim, a dedicated educator who served as the superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools for many years. The institution is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core curriculum areas—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities for creative and physical development. Solheim Elementary is known for its collaborative approach, encouraging active participation from families and the local community to enhance student success. With a mission rooted in fostering lifelong learners, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to help students build the foundational skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

588

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	28
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	38

White
473 (80.4%)
American Indian
38 (6.5%)
Two or More
33 (5.6%)
Hispanic
28 (4.8%)
Black
12 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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)323-4260
Website:	http://solheim.bismarckschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	51.4%
Male	286	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)