- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Grimsrud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grimsrud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400049
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grimsrud Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #8 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grimsrud Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grimsrud Elementary School ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Grimsrud Elementary School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 380001400049 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 12:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Grimsrud Elementary School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Grimsrud Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- This school 180
Grimsrud Elementary School
180 students
What this shows Grimsrud Elementary School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grimsrud Elementary School compares
Grimsrud Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 23% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Grimsrud Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grimsrud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grimsrud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bismarck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grimsrud Elementary School
How many students attend Grimsrud Elementary School?
Grimsrud Elementary School has 180 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grimsrud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grimsrud Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grimsrud Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Grimsrud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grimsrud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grimsrud Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grimsrud Elementary School?
Grimsrud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grimsrud Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Grimsrud Elementary School ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Grimsrud Elementary School, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), and Bismarck High School (1,367 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.