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Turtle Mountain Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 514 students in Turtle Mountain Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Turtle Mountain Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 0.48.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
1 School
536 Schools
# Students
514 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.48
% American Indian
100%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Turtle Mountain Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turtle Mountain Elementary School District?
Turtle Mountain Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 514 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Mountain Elementary School District?
100% of Turtle Mountain Elementary School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turtle Mountain Elementary School District?
Turtle Mountain Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
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