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Turtle Mountain Elementary School

📍 Belcourt, North Dakota Public

544

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

33:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Students per teacher

K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

16.5

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Turtle Mountain Elementary School, an elementary public school serving grades K–5 in Belcourt, North Dakota, with 544 students and a student-teacher ratio of 33:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Belcourt, North Dakota, Turtle Mountain Elementary School is a regular public school serving students from grades K–5. The school operates within the Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Rolette County. With a current reported enrollment of 544 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Turtle Mountain Elementary School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 33.0:1. While this ratio reflects a bustling campus environment, instructional teams utilize structured department leadership to ensure students receive comprehensive curricular support. The campus educational team includes approximately 16.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Through federal and state educational initiatives, Turtle Mountain Elementary School participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 541 students (99.4%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

544 Students reported

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%

544 enrolled students

White 0%

0 enrolled students

Black / African American 0%

0 enrolled students

Hispanic 0%

0 enrolled students

Asian 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

Two or more races 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 544

👦 Male 54% (294) 👧 Female 46% (250)

🥗 Economic Diversity 99.4%

541 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

101

3 ★ top

101

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School facts

Address 1209 Gilbert Godon Street, Belcourt, ND 58316

Phone (701) 477-6471

School district Turtle Mountain Elementary School

County Rolette County

Grades K–5

Students 544 students

Student–teacher ratio 33:1

Full-time teachers 16.5

Community type Rural: Remote

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 48.84100, -99.74296

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NCES school ID 590010600170

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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1209 Gilbert Godon Street

Belcourt, ND 58316 Rolette County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked by parents, students, and community members

What grades are taught at Turtle Mountain Elementary School? +

Turtle Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with North Dakota state educational standards.

How many students attend Turtle Mountain Elementary School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Turtle Mountain Elementary School has a total reported enrollment of 544 students.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Turtle Mountain Elementary School? +

The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Mountain Elementary School is 33:1, supported by approximately 16.5 full-time equivalent certified teachers.

Is Turtle Mountain Elementary School a public or private school? +

Turtle Mountain Elementary School is a traditional public school located in Belcourt, North Dakota under the administration of the Turtle Mountain Elementary School.

Does Turtle Mountain Elementary School participate in free or reduced-price lunch programs? +

Yes, approximately 541 students (99.4%) at Turtle Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under federal National School Lunch Program guidelines.

Where is Turtle Mountain Elementary School located? +

Turtle Mountain Elementary School is located at 1209 Gilbert Godon Street, Belcourt, ND 58316. Families can reach the administrative office by telephone at (701) 477-6471 or by visiting the campus during regular school hours.