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GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

716 W St Benedict Dr, Bismarck, ND, 58501

About GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grimsrud Elementary School is a public school in Bismarck, North Dakota, that serves students in grades K–5 in a small city setting. There are about 174 students at the school, and 14 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. This is better than the district average and helps keep class sizes small. Grimsrud Elementary School uses a standards-aligned elementary curriculum that focuses on the most important academic subjects. According to data from U.S. News, about 37% of students are proficient or better in math, and 42% are proficient or better in reading/ELA. This shows that academic results are mixed, with some areas showing progress. As part of student support services, students can see a full-time school counselor. There is a moderate amount of diversity among the students. There are 48% girls and 52% boys in the school, and about 45% of the students come from families that are not well off. This shows that the students come from a wide range of family and economic backgrounds. Minority representation includes students from different racial and ethnic groups. The school is in a residential area of Bismarck, which helps it have a stable community.

GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

716 W St Benedict Dr, Bismarck, ND, 58501

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Phone

(701) 323-4150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 42% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
174
Total Students
$89864
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 87 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.62%
Asian 1.72%
Hispanic 7.47%
Black 6.32%
Two+ Races 13.79%
Native Am. 5.17%
White
58.62%
Asian
1.72%
Hispanic
7.47%
Black
6.32%
Two+ Races
13.79%
Native Am.
5.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 174
47.7%
83 Female
52.3%
91 Male

Student Population

174 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

174 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This season, Grimsrud Elementary School is full of community spirit and great students! The school recently held a number of fun and meaningful events that brought families, staff, and students together in meaningful ways. The Fall Fest was one of the best parts. It was a fun event that brought together many families for an evening full of activities, games, and community building. Not only did the event make people happy, but it also showed how well Grimsrud's families and staff work together to make the school a warm and welcoming place.

Grimsrud is celebrating students' achievements with positive recognition programs in addition to community events.

FAQ

Q1. What learning environment does Grimsrud Elementary offer?

Ans. It focuses on a caring, supportive atmosphere for young students.

Q2. Are arts and physical activities included?

Ans. Yes, students participate in music, art, and fitness lessons.

Q3. How do teachers communicate with families?

Ans. Through messages, emails, and parent meetings.

Q4. Are enrichment activities available?

Ans. Limited clubs or seasonal programs may be offered.

Q5. How does the school help newcomers?

Ans. Staff provide guided introductions to classrooms and routines.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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