Turtle Mountain Elementary School
Tel:
(701) 477-6471
Turtle Mountain Elementary School serves 787 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Top Placements
Turtle Mountain Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Turtle Mountain Elementary School's student population of 787 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 787 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (12-13) | 68 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Turtle Mountain Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ND) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 17% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 25% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 12:1 |
| American Indian | 100% | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 74% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 28% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Turtle Mountain Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ND Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Turtle Mountain Elementary School is Turtle Mountain Community High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ojibwa Indian School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belcourt Ojibwa Indian School Grades: K-8 | 321 students
0.0 miles
P.o. Box 600
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108 0.0 K-8 321 - Belcourt Tiny Turtles Preschool Grades: PK | 33 students
0.6 miles
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471 0.6 PK 33 - Belcourt Turtle Mountain Spec Ed Unit Special Education School
1.1 miles
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471 1.1 n/a n/a - Belcourt Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 745 students
2.4 miles
1209 Guilbert Godon St
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471 2.4 K-5 745 - Belcourt Turtle Mountain Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 529 students
2.4 miles
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471 2.4 9-12 529
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