VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the BISMARCK 1 school district, located in Bismarck, ND with about 534 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Victor Solheim, a dedicated educator who served as the superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools for many years. The institution is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core curriculum areas—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities for creative and physical development. Solheim Elementary is known for its collaborative approach, encouraging active participation from families and the local community to enhance student success. With a mission rooted in fostering lifelong learners, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to help students build the foundational skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

For more information, contact VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 323-4260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

325 Munich Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
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VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bismarck, ND with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
BISMARCK 1
Total Students:
534
Teachers:
32.27
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 534 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.