Grimsrud Elementary School in Bismarck, North Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Grimsrud Elementary School is an urban public school in Bismarck, North Dakota that is part of Bismarck Public School District. It serves 180 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

180 Students

17 Teachers

716 W Saint Benedict Dr

Bismarck, ND 58501 View local requests

http://www.grimsrud.bismarckschools.org

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Grimsrud Elementary School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Grimsrud Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 29, 2026

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