Victor Solheim Elementary School

Summary:

Victor Solheim Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving a student population of 560. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Bismarck 1 School District and the state of North Dakota in academic metrics, with 65% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 47% in reading.

Victor Solheim's strong academic performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 10-20 elementary schools in North Dakota. The school's White students, who make up the majority of the student body, have particularly excelled, ranking among the top 10 in the state. However, the school's predominantly White population contrasts with some nearby schools, such as Jeannette Myhre Elementary and Dorothy Moses Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and tend to have lower academic performance and statewide rankings.

While Victor Solheim has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools, the trend has been increasing in recent years, from 4% in 2019-2020 to 10% in 2022-2023. The school's spending per student has also increased, from $10,187 in 2018-2019 to $12,725 in 2021-2022, suggesting a commitment to investing in student education. These factors, along with the school's strong academic performance, contribute to its reputation as a high-quality educational institution within the Bismarck 1 School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 325 Munich Dr
       Bismarck, ND  58504


(701) 323-4260

District: Bismarck 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,725 Help


Students who attend Victor Solheim Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wachter Middle School
High:    Bismarck High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
American Indian:
7.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Victor Solheim Elementary School ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.48. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), American Indian (7.9%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Victor Solheim Elementary School is 14.6. 10 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Victor Solheim Elementary School employs 38.1 full-time teachers.
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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 16th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Victor Solheim Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 63.82 66th 195 66.2%
2013 66.56 67th 217 69.1%
2014 63.68 78th 217 64.1%
2015 78.20 18th 194 90.7%
2016 84.46 10th 207 95.2%
2017 82.07 30th 202 85.1%
2018 90.83 5th 46 89.1%
2019 84.50 11th 42 73.8%
2021 89.82 3rd 39 92.3%
2022 92.98 4th 47 91.5%
2023 77.89 10th 48 79.2%
2024 70.48 16th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.44 2nd 22 90.9%
2019 84.03 4th 22 81.8%
2021 97.72 1st 17 94.1%
2022 97.02 1st 23 95.7%
2023 74.32 7th 18 61.1%
2024 65.93 10th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 409 1 1 2 10 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 455 0 2 3 15 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 487 0 2 3 29 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 494 0 4 3 27 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 549 1 5 2 19 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 557 1 3 2 25 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 562 2 2 2 22 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 550 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 550 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 536 0 2 1 30 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 520 1 0 0 22 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 505 1 1 0 27 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 484 3 3 0 30 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 469 2 4 0 34 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 477 2 5 1 37 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 477 2 5 1 37 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 465 3 5 3 26 n/a n/a 0 502
2005 475 1 5 3 26 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 461 2 7 1 18 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 469 3 5 2 21 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 476 5 6 4 21 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 498 4 7 5 20 n/a n/a 0 534
2010 485 4 3 1 29 n/a n/a 0 522
2011 485 5 6 0 24 0 12 0 532
2012 482 6 8 9 28 0 8 0 541
2013 514 4 7 9 35 1 10 0 580
2014 448 4 3 9 23 1 13 0 501
2015 452 8 4 11 30 1 18 0 524
2016 453 5 4 9 26 1 23 0 521
2017 439 3 0 11 33 3 20 0 509
2018 443 5 3 18 37 3 25 0 534
2019 455 4 1 12 47 2 25 0 546
2020 425 2 2 16 45 1 23 0 514
2021 427 2 5 21 40 1 28 0 524
2022 442 2 3 14 40 4 27 0 532
2023 455 3 2 15 44 4 37 0 560

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Victor Solheim Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th 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)6464
   All Grades Mathematics (Bismarck 1)4745
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Victor Solheim Elementary School)5648
 8%
   All Grades Reading (Bismarck 1)4849
 1%
   All Grades Reading (North Dakota)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546560
 2.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian4744
 6.4%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White455455
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%19.5%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Victor Solheim Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wachter Middle School
High : Bismarck High School

Students at Victor Solheim Elementary School are 81% White, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Victor Solheim Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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