Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turtle Mt Community Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Belcourt, ND, covering an area of approximately 72.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1931
School Rankings
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
99%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School's ranking?
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School?
605 students attend Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School?
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School offer ?
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School part of?
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School is part of Belcourt 7 School District.
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