Is Victor Solheim Elementary School a good school?

Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks 16 th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Victor Solheim Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Victor Solheim Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Victor Solheim Elementary School?

Students at Victor Solheim Elementary School are 81% White, 7% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Victor Solheim Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Victor Solheim Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Wachter Middle School High : Bismarck High School

Victor Solheim Elementary School in Bismarck ND

Performance Trends

Compare Details Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), American Indian (6.7%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Victor Solheim Elementary School is 15.2. 13 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Victor Solheim Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Victor Solheim Elementary School is $12,725. 11 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Victor Solheim Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Victor Solheim Elementary School 16^th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Victor Solheim Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Victor Solheim Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Victor Solheim Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	63.82	66^th	195	66.2%
2013	66.56	67^th	217	69.1%
2014	63.68	78^th	217	64.1%
2015	78.20	18^th	194	90.7%
2016	84.46	10^th	207	95.2%
2017	82.07	30^th	202	85.1%
2018	90.83	5^th	46	89.1%
2019	84.50	11^th	42	73.8%
2021	89.82	3^rd	39	92.3%
2022	92.98	4^th	47	91.5%
2023	77.89	10^th	48	79.2%
2024	70.48	16^th	50	68.0%

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Rank History for White students at Victor Solheim Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	92.44	2^nd	22	90.9%
2019	84.03	4^th	22	81.8%
2021	97.72	1^st	17	94.1%
2022	97.02	1^st	23	95.7%
2023	74.32	7^th	18	61.1%
2024	65.93	10^th	18	44.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Victor Solheim Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	409	1	1	2	10	n/a	n/a	423
1989	455	0	2	3	15	n/a	n/a	475
1990	487	0	2	3	29	n/a	n/a	521
1991	494	0	4	3	27	n/a	n/a	528
1992	549	1	5	2	19	n/a	n/a	576
1993	557	1	3	2	25	n/a	n/a	588
1994	562	2	2	2	22	n/a	n/a	590
1995	550	0	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	567
1996	550	0	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	567
1997	536	0	2	1	30	n/a	n/a	569
1998	520	1	0	0	22	n/a	n/a	543
1999	505	1	1	0	27	n/a	n/a	534
2000	484	3	3	0	30	n/a	n/a	520
2001	469	2	4	0	34	n/a	n/a	509
2002	477	2	5	1	37	n/a	n/a	522
2003	477	2	5	1	37	n/a	n/a	522
2004	465	3	5	3	26	n/a	n/a	502
2005	475	1	5	3	26	n/a	n/a	510
2006	461	2	7	1	18	n/a	n/a	489
2007	469	3	5	2	21	n/a	n/a	500
2008	476	5	6	4	21	n/a	n/a	512
2009	498	4	7	5	20	n/a	n/a	534
2010	485	4	3	1	29	n/a	n/a	522
2011	485	5	6	0	24	0	12	532
2012	482	6	8	9	28	0	8	541
2013	514	4	7	9	35	1	10	580
2014	448	4	3	9	23	1	13	501
2015	452	8	4	11	30	1	18	524
2016	453	5	4	9	26	1	23	521
2017	439	3	0	11	33	3	20	509
2018	443	5	3	18	37	3	25	534
2019	455	4	1	12	47	2	25	546
2020	425	2	2	16	45	1	23	514
2021	427	2	5	21	40	1	28	524
2022	442	2	3	14	40	4	27	532
2023	455	3	2	15	44	4	37	560
2024	474	6	4	24	39	4	35	586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Victor Solheim Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	18.5	22.8	n/a
1989	475	20.0	23.7	n/a
1990	521	24.0	21.7	n/a
1991	528	22.5	23.4	n/a
1992	576	27.0	21.3	9.7
1993	588	29.5	19.9	12.1
1994	590	31.0	19.0	11.5
1995	567	23.0	24.7	8.8
1996	567	23.0	24.7	8.8
1997	569	22.0	25.9	7
1998	543	22.0	24.7	8.7
1999	534	29.3	18.2	8.8
2000	520	29.5	17.6	14.6
2001	509	29.9	17.0	14.5
2002	522	33.1	15.8	19.3
2003	522	33.1	15.8	19.3
2004	502	32.0	15.7	14.5
2005	510	32.7	15.6	18.2
2006	489	33.3	14.7	13.9
2007	500	33.1	15.1	14.2
2008	512	33.1	15.5	14.5
2009	534	35.1	15.2	15
2010	522	34.8	15.0	18.6
2011	532	31.3	16.9	17.1
2012	541	29.8	18.1	19.6
2013	580	31.8	18.2	14.8
2014	501	27.0	18.5	16.8
2015	524	37.0	14.1	15.1
2016	521	35.0	14.8	15.7
2017	509	33.0	15.4	17.3
2018	534	32.2	16.5	18.9
2019	546	34.7	15.6	18.9
2020	514	34.7	14.7	20.6
2021	524	38.0	13.7	13.2
2022	532	38.0	13.9	10.5
2023	560	38.1	14.6	19.5
2024	586	38.5	15.2	20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Victor Solheim Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	18.5	22.8	n/a
1989	475	20.0	23.7	n/a
1990	521	24.0	21.7	n/a
1991	528	22.5	23.4	n/a
1992	576	27.0	21.3	9.7
1993	588	29.5	19.9	12.1
1994	590	31.0	19.0	11.5
1995	567	23.0	24.7	8.8
1996	567	23.0	24.7	8.8
1997	569	22.0	25.9	7
1998	543	22.0	24.7	8.7
1999	534	29.3	18.2	8.8
2000	520	29.5	17.6	14.6
2001	509	29.9	17.0	14.5
2002	522	33.1	15.8	19.3
2003	522	33.1	15.8	19.3
2004	502	32.0	15.7	14.5
2005	510	32.7	15.6	18.2
2006	489	33.3	14.7	13.9
2007	500	33.1	15.1	14.2
2008	512	33.1	15.5	14.5
2009	534	35.1	15.2	15
2010	522	34.8	15.0	18.6
2011	532	31.3	16.9	17.1
2012	541	29.8	18.1	19.6
2013	580	31.8	18.2	14.8
2014	501	27.0	18.5	16.8
2015	524	37.0	14.1	15.1
2016	521	35.0	14.8	15.7
2017	509	33.0	15.4	17.3
2018	534	32.2	16.5	18.9
2019	546	34.7	15.6	18.9
2020	514	34.7	14.7	20.6
2021	524	38.0	13.7	13.2
2022	532	38.0	13.9	10.5
2023	560	38.1	14.6	19.5
2024	586	38.5	15.2	20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Victor Solheim Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$433 (4.3%)	$9,753 (95.7%)	$10,187
2020	$549 (4.7%)	$11,073 (95.3%)	$11,623
2021	$1,143 (9.2%)	$11,244 (90.8%)	$12,387
2022	$1,361 (10.7%)	$11,364 (89.3%)	$12,725

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Victor Solheim Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 42 Elementary schools	Ranks 10^th of 48 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Victor Solheim Elementary School)	64	64
All Grades Mathematics (Bismarck 1)	47	45	2%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Victor Solheim Elementary School)	56	48	8%
All Grades Reading (Bismarck 1)	48	49	1%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	546	560	2.6%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	47	44	6.4%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	12	15	25%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	455	455
Two or More Races	25	37	48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	19.5%	0.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Victor Solheim Elementary School	Public	K-5	325 Munich Dr	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4260	586	39	15.2	20.1%	474 (80.9%)	6 (1.0%)	24 (4.1%)	4 (0.7%)	39 (6.7%)	4 (0.7%)	35 (6.0%)	70.5	16^th of 50 public elementary schools	68.0%		77.9	10^th of 48 public elementary schools	79.2%	6	65.0	47.0	$12,725	$1,361	$11,364
Dorothy Moses Elementary School	Public	K-5	1312 Columbia Dr	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4180	367	30	12.2	63.8%	164 (44.7%)	35 (9.5%)	34 (9.3%)	4 (1.1%)	60 (16.3%)	30 (8.2%)	40 (10.9%)								(n/a)			$15,875	$3,234	$12,641
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School	Public	K-5	919 S 12th St	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4200	260	25	10.3	64.2%	121 (46.5%)	14 (5.4%)	29 (11.2%)	3 (1.2%)	51 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (16.2%)								(n/a)			$17,464	$3,487	$13,977
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	613 W Avenue B	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4240	115	8	14.0	31.3%	89 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (7.8%)								(n/a)			$18,574	$2,980	$15,595
Bismarck Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	806 N Washington St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 323-4101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			$3,644	$1,960	$1,684
Theodore Jamerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	3315 Unviersity Dr	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Theodore Jamerson Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(701) 221-1800	94	8	11.7	96.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Will-Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 E Ave E	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4270	204	21	9.7	64.7%	97 (47.5%)	9 (4.4%)	32 (15.7%)	7 (3.4%)	29 (14.2%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (14.2%)								(n/a)			$17,134	$3,622	$13,512
Becep Center	Public	PK	720 N 14th St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4400	374	10	37.4		204 (54.5%)	23 (6.1%)	41 (11.0%)	4 (1.1%)	53 (14.2%)	4 (1.1%)	45 (12.0%)								(n/a)			$2,607	$901	$1,706
Highland Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Prairie Dr	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4160	105	7	15.0	7.6%	93 (88.6%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	6 (5.7%)								(n/a)			$13,116	$1,492	$11,624
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 Braman Ave	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4220	202	17	11.9	65.3%	135 (66.8%)	5 (2.5%)	18 (8.9%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.9%)	3 (1.5%)	22 (10.9%)								(n/a)			$15,700	$3,139	$12,561

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