Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Victor Solheim Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Victor Solheim Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 461 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victor Solheim Elementary School's ranking?
Victor Solheim Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Victor Solheim Elementary School often compared to?
Victor Solheim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Acres Elementary School, Will-moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Victor Solheim Elementary School?
586 students attend Victor Solheim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Victor Solheim Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victor Solheim Elementary School?
Victor Solheim Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Victor Solheim Elementary School offer ?
Victor Solheim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Victor Solheim Elementary School part of?
Victor Solheim Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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